When a collective group, organization or industry of people began to tire of each other and resort to savage and violent acts; and are pushed over the edge; and begin to protest and break-up the very foundations that once kept them together.

Losing the glue is basically when pure human nature begins to take it's course: Pushed over the edge. When the strings are loosened, etc. (Anarchy, Hate and Disorder usually occurs; when this happens. Dog-eat-dog, cut-throat competition.)
The Balkan wars and the break-up of Yugoslavia were a good example of a nation that lost the glue.

All of the murders committed in the 1980's USA were by bitter, disillusioned middle class workers who lost the glue.

The Bloods and Crips formed Black street gangs, because in the 1960s; they were repressed and lost the glue.

In the Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton 2016 election; America almost Lost the glue.

America and Russian relations have become close to losing the glue.
by Abraham's Adversary November 2, 2018
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