My first father-in-law was a big fan of Louis L'Amour, and had just about every one of his popcorn novels. I read most of them during my visits to the in-laws to avoid death by boredom. One of his observations stuck in my mind. I paraphrase:

The center of civilization gradually moves westward over the centuries.

I'm afraid he's right. It should be crossing the International Date Line soon. Are we living America's Autumn?

When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross."
--S. Lewis