The author should note that negativism is not the only outcome from self-reflection.
As to infrastructure, it's not perfect, but I would recommend that he go and drive in Costa Rica, Bolivia or Venezuela to get a sense of perspective.
Regarding the "More Malaise!" slogan, I have my doubts as to its prospects. It is entirely possible that Mr. Stanage will find like-minded folks, but at the end he will be in a small room with people that equally morose as he is. As much as it may trouble a self-loather like him, America is at its core a nation built on optimism. Only hope can drive people thousands of miles from their lands to come here(yours truly included). One need not be a disciple of Jung or Darwin to figure out how that is part of the national psyche...
The author should note that negativism is not the only outcome from self-reflection.
As to infrastructure, it's not perfect, but I would recommend that he go and drive in Costa Rica, Bolivia or Venezuela to get a sense of perspective.
Regarding the "More Malaise!" slogan, I have my doubts as to its prospects. It is entirely possible that Mr. Stanage will find like-minded folks, but at the end he will be in a small room with people that equally morose as he is. As much as it may trouble a self-loather like him, America is at its core a nation built on optimism. Only hope can drive people thousands of miles from their lands to come here(yours truly included). One need not be a disciple of Jung or Darwin to figure out how that is part of the national psyche...