As the society has gotten larger and more complex, individuals have lost their ability to influence any of the institutions that affect their lives.

Also the fact that anything he does is seen and heard by the entire country, not just his actual audience or those who live in the region he happens to be in.

As the society has gotten larger and more complex, individuals have lost their ability to influence any of the institutions that affect their lives.

Research has shown that the perceived style of leadership is by far the most important thing to most voters in evaluating officeholders and candidates.

This is easy to say with the benefit of hindsight, but I think it once again points out how very important style of leadership, that is the way he does what he does, is to his perception.

Another cause for the increase in alienation and cynicism is a feeling that too many policy decisions that affect individuals have been taken out of any system that has accountability or that they can influence.

I think we need one recognized, respected public figure to make a tough, blunt statement on just what Reagan's record is and what he might do to the country, let alone the Republican Party before Christmas.