There are two kinds of Americans. One kind fully understands what’s going on and is horrified. The other kind thinks it’s fine(if they think about it at all) but only because they figure they won’t be affected by it. Right now, that second group dominates. At some point, the numbers will tip in the opposite direction, but it won’t be pleasant.
They only value (mostly white) men. Everyone else should either not exist or be functionally invisible. Women are baby factories and sperm receptacles. Children are a hindrance and shouldn’t be seen or heard until they’re adults, although exceptions can be made for child laborers. They essentially view others only in terms of what value they can offer. Children require resources, their net value is negative until they can work, their own children included.
You may have noticed Don Jr and Eric don’t seem to around the current administration. You don’t have to be a psychologist to realize their relationship with their father isn’t a good one, even as adults. They were not as useful as expected, deemed low-value, and have been relegated to echoing their father’s bullshit on social media.
Hey, now. Seven bits per character were good enough for Granddad, they should be good enough for you.