You will be happy to know that progressives have always led the march to personal and national freedoms. The Democrats, as you describe them, did not lead us into this ill-conceived and irresponsible war in Iraq or the subsequent attack on the workers of this country with ill-concieved and far-reaching tax irresponsibilities. Your view is appreciated but not documented. The United States is not and will not "go to hell in a handbasket" no thanks to those of you that see only self improvement without realizing the improvement of our society in general.
I don't for a moment think than you can "dig it".
Psychoblues