A rather depressing but unfortunately very likely true article from Donald Sensing that posits that, in large part, the 47% has now gained a permanent majority in national politics, and that that means the irreversible decline and destruction of everything that America stands for.

A must read, if a sad one.

In considering his thoughts, one must remember that every historical democracy where the franchise is extended too far eventually collapses, because there are always more takers, as they are termed, than makers, and the takers can eventually vote themselves the wealth of the makers.  It'a a tyranny of the 47%, and those that would create more of them and pander politically to them.

At some point the makers revolt, reestablish control, and, having learned their lesson, establish a far more restrictive government.

The only other option is total collapse, as at a certain point a huge percentage of the population has become a taker, and cannot function in an environment that doesn't provide for their every want, and the government cannot loot the populace enough to satisfy the hordes.  Then it is rule by warlord.

This is what the current administration is preparing for when they establish a militarized police and homeland security.

 This is why they want to control your healthcare through Obamacare.  It's hard to revolt against the government that knows everything about you and controls your access to medicine.

It's why they will continue to try to take away your right to own guns.

It's why they have established a bureaucracy to keep track of every possible electronic act you take.  The internet is their friend!

It's why they want to flood the country with Mexicans.  More government dependents who will reliably vote democratic, and create a permanent minority out of the former natives.  To those that hate America and what it stands for, however, that's a feature, and believe me they will enjoy watching it happen.

I guess that the only thing to do is look far down the road, and prepare accordingly, if you believe it is true that we are that far gone.