Kazin : Some Populists rejoined the mainstream political system , but the populist movement was very beneficial in pointing out problems that needed to be addressed . Michael Kazin says Americans ' worry about U.S. decline is repeated through history . Americans may have to accept prospering with others , he says . Comment: Kazin : U.S. is strong , especially in culture , entertainment , services , intellectual capital .
Michael Kazin says Americans ' worry about U.S. decline is repeated through history . Americans may have to accept prospering with others , he says . Comment: Kazin : U.S. is strong , especially in culture , entertainment , services , intellectual capital .