New survey shows Americans believe civility is on the decline
NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 74 percent of Americans think manners and behavior have deteriorated in the United States over the past several decades. A large majority of Americans believe that politicians should be held to a higher standard than the general public, but few think they are living up to that expectation. The Republican campaign is viewed as rude and disrespectful by nearly twice as many Americans as those who characterize the fight for the Democratic nomination in that way (78 percent vs. 41 percent).

The Socialist Paradise of Venezuela is “Is Falling Apart”
Venezuela has long been struggling with shortages of food, diapers, electricity and toilet paper but now things are getting really serious.Last week, In a desperate attempt to save electricity, drought-stricken Venezuela has introduced a new concept to the workplace calendar:the five-day weekend. 

And to make matters worse, Beer has joined the long list of products and food that there have been shortages of. The country’s largest privately-owned beer company has stopped producing
beer after running out of malted barley (or, more specifically, running out of foreign currency with which to buy malted barley).

This Utopian Dream will Not End Well.