The U.S of A has been doomed way before FDR was in office. The American voting system has been compromised by the super {{{rich}}} et al. Polling shows republican support has gone up in nearly every major demographic yet the dems still won. If you vote- and you should even if the system is broken- and nothing changes then foster and promote change by personal boycotting of companies, politicians, celebrities, etc. that do not represent you. Home school your kids. Raise a garden and some chickens. Become involved in your community.