Further, it is not able to be tapped by the powers that 'would like to be' because none of us have the financial ability to compete. This belief of mine is based on two aspects of the present widespread defeatist phenomenon discussed by Mosby. Firstly, the apathy so prevalent in young America is not a product of mere laziness or confusion. Quite the contrary. Disturbing realities point to the continual decline in future prospects for young American workers and professionals.
Reality is low pay, no benefits and no job security.
Secondly, in essence, the defeatists are right. As my touchstone I will refer to the present day Republican Caucuses. Take a moment and try to imagine just how many dollars are spent on those impressive negative campaign ads. Let's just modestly say that the entire central Iowan economy in total would have trouble in isolating funding for such a disheartening propaganda scheme. The Democrats and Republicans don't even run a close second.