How did this country get hoodwinked...

I am a 43 year old air Force vet... Im new to this forum and in hope of using this Reddit to spit thoughts to a broader group of people... Disclaimer... I do not intend to use this to insult anyone or any idea... I do reserve the rights set forth by the founding documents of this country... So if any of my questions or thoughts in the future offends anyone then know that your probably in the wrong place....