We tend to forget how volatile things have been in the past. For example, That little skirmish in the 1860's was pretty ugly. The 60's were no picnic.

As a conservative, I watched Bill Clinton get elected in 1992. The economy grew. Things were good.

George Bush gets elected in 2000.
The economy is growing. Things are good.

Axiom now makes world class subwoofers.
Things are good.