The Darkest Hour is Before the Dawn

Media control, widespread apathy and brainwashing is no longer enough to prevent a mass public awakening.
We are now seeing the ultimate example of a vast empire in decline. Its death rattles are becoming increasingly obvious to an emboldened, awake and aware mass public.
The world is "hitting bottom", much like the process of how a drug addict realizes he needs to let go of the addiction in order to live a better life -- or any life at all.
The phrase "the darkest hour is before the dawn" may sound like a cliche', but it perfectly illustrates how the healing process actually works.
We may be seeing that "worldwide bottom" right now... with the promise of much happier times ahead.