Globalization and wars have destroyed any chance for the "American Dream" to be a reality except for the very, very wealthy.

That, like anthropomorphic global warming, GWB's lies, the lack of WMDs in Iraq, American torture, the killing of innocent people through terrorist UAVs, is a given.

That the wealthy are far, far better off is a given.

That the middle class is losing ground faster than the wealthy are getting wealthy is understood by all.

The lucky folks are those living off of Union jobs and benefits, that shrinking part of society under Conservative attack for generations.

I wanted someone to tell me how great it is for the majority of Americans, how well capitalism is working for them, how they can plan on great lives for their children and grandchildren, and it's just not happening, except for the wealthy.

Oh, it'll be all right for the folks who run their factories, mines, mills. It'll be maybe OK for the health care workers they need, and they will keep their armies under control, and police forces.

But that's it, isn't it. Even you can see that. It ain't getting any better for the vast, vast majority of Americans.

But you won't admit it. A psychological quirk prevents that. There is a name for it, but that's another story.