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    Downward Spiral
    Downward Spiral
    Downward Spiral
    Ebook71 pages38 minutes

    Downward Spiral

    By Sadly Ritten

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    A wake-up call for all citizens regarding the state of our country.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFulton Books, Inc.
    Release dateSep 19, 2024
    ISBN9798889822110
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      Book preview

      Downward Spiral - Sadly Ritten

      Table of Contents

      Title

      Copyright

      What is happening to our country?

      Why read this chat?

      Preface

      Introduction

      The Way It Was

      Markers of Moral Decay

      Society/Race

      Federal Government

      Sex

      Homo/LGBTQ

      Crime/Guns

      Highways

      Health

      Military

      Religion

      Animals

      The Good

      Cult

      Some Random Thoughts

      Predictions

      Some Random Thoughts

      Electronics

      Author Facts

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      Downward Spiral

      Sadly Ritten

      Copyright © 2024 Sadly Ritten

      All rights reserved

      First Edition

      Fulton Books

      Meadville, PA

      Published by Fulton Books 2024

      ISBN 979-8-88982-210-3 (paperback)

      ISBN 979-8-89427-402-7 (hardcover)

      ISBN 979-8-88982-211-0 (digital)

      Printed in the United States of America

      Credits: Many thanks to my wife Andrea, typist Kira, and artist Shelly.

      What is happening to our country?

      Why read this chat?

      Our country is portrayed as it actually is.

      We need to realize facts, whether they be good or bad.

      We must lead our lives and those of our children and grandchildren in the best way we can.

      Perhaps we can come up with some solutions to our problems.

      Preface

      Sadly, this fireside chat will bear witness to the moral decline of our country. Most of us are aware of what is occurring, but choose to ignore it. Perhaps this is reasonable because there is no stopping the descent, only ups and downs along the way. For the few who have lived long enough to have witnessed the change, this is especially heartbreaking. Please join me in this discussion and form your own thoughts and opinions.

      I am not a writer nor a scholar nor a researcher, and certainly not a genius. Neither am I a politician nor a philosopher. I am just an American citizen who served my country in the armed forces and who tried to help my fellow citizens and contribute to the good.

      As you read, recognize and remember that most/all statements are generalizations; for example, the statement that all white-tailed deer are mostly brown with white tails is false—there are albino deer that are totally white. Many feel that attorneys are primarily interested in making money for themselves, but there are some who honestly serve their clients. And although most doctors treat their patients with excellent care, there are a few who actually cause suffering and harm and some who are obsessed with monetary gain.

      Introduction

      America, our country, is in decline. We all realize it, but don't want to acknowledge it or speak about it. After all, we have been the number one country in the world for several centuries.

      I am just a concerned citizen, especially for the future of our children and grandchildren.

      I invite you to join me in a sort of fireside chat. You will certainly not agree with all my thoughts and recommendations, but if you are truly introspective and honest, I think you will agree with many.

      Some do not believe in the cyclical theory of civilization, but the decline of many great cultures, such as the Roman Empire, bears witness to the truth. Our country is on its way down the slippery slope, and unfortunately, although there will be ups and down in the coming years, the decline will continue with no way of stopping it.

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