It's just a general lament.

I mean really - think about it. 

Before our white brothers came to civilize us we had no jails. Therefore we had no criminals. You can't have criminals without a jail. We had no locks or...

Most likely true. They were, however, this continent's first slavers and first bigots. They had no jails because they weren't necessary. Those who violated the rules of the tribe were simply killed.

I don't recall history ever citing a tribal society that dramatically improved the lives of it's members generation to generation. Maybe you have some facts to share?

Now, if only people with wisdom, bravery, intelligence, honour, truth and mercy would ever lower themselves to go into politics.

We used to have such leaders! now we can only dream.

I agree.  It amazes me that people like GW Bush and Joe Biden R thought of my some as Statesmen.

Of course neither is.  

It is pretty hard to be a successful leader and statesman/woman when social media is watching your every step.

Xi is doing an incredible job in China but he doesn't have to worry about fake news.