Now with the benefit of 20-20 hindsight, I have my own pet conspiracy theory:  The super wealthy men who run the world economy could not abide another liberal, progressive presidency that Hillary Clinton represented.  This rarified group of oligarchs went shopping for the most obscene autocrat from among their number who would be willing to destroy our democratic traditions in the process, and found tRump and his litter of family gargoyles.

Just like with GW Bush in 2000, tRump was installed in the presidency in order to carry out the agenda of his oligarchic masters.  If you doubt it, just look at the tedious people tRump is recruiting to run his government.  

The American experiment of the late 18th century is fading out, definitely in decline - somewhat like after the barbarians sacked ancient Rome.