The Moral Decay of the American State The numbers are stark and undeniable — a damning indictment of the moral and institutional rot at the heart of the American political system. In 1958, a full 73% of Americans expressed trust in their government to “do what’s right”. Today, that figure has plummeted to a mere 20%
I think it's mostly just the rapidly eroding quality of life where most people no longer believe their children will do better than them while corporations are allowed to pillage the coffers for everyone to see. Most Americans still don't really give a shit about anything beyond their borders.