I used to say this kind of thing when I was an angry young conservative because I assumed the culture I grew up in had a shred of good faith in its arguments and actions.

The individuals can certainly mean well at times, but they are fed insidious lies that are made to sound good on the surface.

30 years ago I would have wholeheartedly agreed with you because I knew many people are stupid.

Today I would wholeheartedly disagree with you because I know many people are evil.