Many, many years ago, when life was simple, the only messages people received were from a few major broadcasters, the USA was a beacon that people in other countries looked up to and in many cases were inspired at what humanity could achieve.

Now, the message is somewhat more nuanced. It is a warning as to what can happen in democracies in a short time (1930's Germany is too long ago). It is a reminder that reality and what was shown on the News rarely are the same - the USA was, is and and shows no sign of changing from being a very racist, semi-apartheid state; the American Dream and Values were at best a form of Cold War propaganda. Finally it is a signal lesson that almost unfettered neoliberalism will concentrate all money in the hands of those who can buy off the handlers.

When Biden is the best hope for a brighter tomorrow, we truly realise how dark it has become.