austrians could promote talent 220 years ago but today's american cannot?

the mother-in-law from hell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2ODfuMMyss&feature=player_detailpage


Hell's vengeance boils in my heart;
Death and despair blaze around me!
If Sarastro does not feel the pain of death because of you,
Then you will be my daughter nevermore.

Disowned be forever,
Forsaken be forever,
Shattered be forever
All the bonds of nature
If Sarastro does not turn pale [in death] because of you!
Hear, gods of vengeance, hear the mother's oath!