I know where you are coming from myelaine and thanks for your comments earlier
REM - I think the world is becoming far more skeptical IMO and in my experience at least; most people love their dosh and toys above and beyond everything else.
Where I live in the UK it's all sports, booze, chips & curry, work, cars and sex - if you are an authority on any item within that list or preferably, all of them, you become a great drinking partner to the herd
(of course there are exceptions)
So, I think you are a herald for the masses.
I think you are ok though and enjoy your contributions to this thread - you are my cosmic resistance or the grinding wheel that sharpens my steel.