It's complicated, John.

We are social creatures, and most join the flow (thank God; otherwise, anarchy would prevail, or worse, consumer products would never mass sell).

Leaders are rare, and excellent ones are even rarer. We should make better selections. The rise of populism, a global phenomenon, is a direct result of fear and insecurity. If we can diminish these threats, then institutions like the UN, WHO, WTO, and governments (at all levels) can work better.

On a personal level, a shift to a service mentality (not to be confused with subservient) would be beneficial. Consistently working to improve the lives of others in the home, neighborhood, workplace, town, and nation can be rewarding and profitable—the U.S. military employs this structure, making it enormously effective (the upper ranks provide the means and support for the lower ranks). The department store Nordstrom adopted the structure and enjoyed success because of it.

On the election:

Harris is looking better. She achieved more with the FOX interview than any previous one. Bret Baierl was instrumental in getting Harris to articulate and show steel, which has been a want of many voters searching for more impression from Harris.

A strategic policy break from Biden's is paramount for Harris to paint her presidency and win. She has plenty of choices, including global ones. But Harris must cleverly champion and fiercely defend her positions.

The town hall turned disco, and the Bloomberg interview presented Donald Trump as an amiable buffoon -- someone hard not to like but a massive liability as president.

Many thanks. Best.