Could this be our last hurrah as a major power? If things continue as they currently are, will the United States continue to be one of the most desirable places for anyone to live?
After at least two decades of awful to mediocre Presidents, we have inherited a legacy of mediocrity, spanning from Maine to California and beyond. Mediocrity is nearly everywhere to be found these days, and is indeed one of the few things in overabundance.
The entertainment industry is a prime example of all-pervading mediocrity or 'media-ocrity'.
For example, "Home Alone" was a pretty mediocre film, but it had about the biggest box office receipts for several weeks. Not only that, but it was even nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award, no doubt due to its popularity at the box office. It was also, I believe, the number one film for several months. Similarly, the pathetically stupid "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movies were so popular that several sequels were filmed. (to be cont'd)
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