jraeyre wrote:
Because five decades ago is when we really got on a roll using our federal gov't to micromanage every bit of our lives to the detriment of all.  Before that, the gov't took on tasks too big for industry or individuals alone.  Johnson was the beginning of the increase in gov't interference and the decline of our greatness.

Jra

I suspected that would be your answer. When I read your post I heard the words "great society" whispered in my ear. I'll give it some thought.