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A symbol of the propaganda that makes it all work.
Good News For New College Graduates & Families
Tough job market awaits class of 2026, but experts have advice for new grads
by Cory Smith – The National News Desk
May 13, 2026
“It might be harder than usual, but hard doesn’t mean impossible,” said David Prisco, the director of the Center for Career Readiness at Drexel University. “So, for students, perseverance is going to be key.”
Armed Forces Recruiting – 1980s
Part of what made it work:
In past decades, people could do time in uniform, then return to the US with a feeling that they were living in the best country on the planet.
They believed it and their parents and grandparents believed it.
Those who did may have wished to hand down a better version of the modern American society to their kids and grandkids.
Today-
Standards have deteriorated. The troops return to an ongoing breakdown of society.
Both major parties have taken turns in power over the past 40 years or so. For sure, there is a chunk of public policy that has become worse, not better.
Emergency/crisis/chaos mode is what we get now.
Several years back, I started the Old Man Blog category. It involves thoughts on changes in American culture relating to those born roughly in the late 50s & early 60s.
Original Old Man Blog here: https://oldmanblogdotcom.wordpress.com
New updates here: https://oakbaystarfish.com/category/old-man-blog/
Possibly of interest:
“…Gen Z is the least likely generation to enlist…”
The people of Alaska need services in the Middle East
Most And Least Meaningful Federal Holidays