This is the second in this series to review America’s history as I strive for a better understanding of why America and Canada are facing the trials and tribulation of 2026. Fair warning, my direct approach at times may seem to be harsh, but I am confident CFP/AFP readers can handle the unvarnished truth as I see it. In Part 1, I laid out how western civilization came to pass. In Part 2, I will discuss the slippery slope western civilization is experiencing.