When something really bad is going on in a culture, the average guy doesn't see it. He can't. He's average and is surrounded by and immersed in the cant and discourse of the status quo.

When something really bad is going on in a culture, the average guy doesn’t see it. He can’t. He’s average. And is surrounded by and immersed in the cant and discourse of the status quo.

The status quo sucks.

Government breeds more government, and a lobbying infrastructure to defend itself.

Established churches not infrequently formed an alliance with the aristocracy , joining arm in arm against change.

The status quo is simply unacceptable.