Perspective... we all need some perspective. Are things generally ****** here in the US as opposed to how the should/could be?? Yes.
Could it be worse? Yes... a hell of a lot worse. Read anything on the turmoil in Kenya right now and you'll appreciate how "bad" it is here. The worst days here in the states are still better than the best days in a lot of the world.
Thats not to say that I don't think we need reform, change, and some accountability for our public officials and ourselves, but I'm done getting worked up over it anymore. As long as people value money and possessions over one and other this country won't change for the better.