As bad as the divisions and societal breakdown and moral dissolution seems to be in the USA for an observer on the other side of the Atlantic, things are even worse in Europe and the UK as far as I can see. I believe that as long as your First Amendment remains, the USA can still emerge from this - however it ends - as the exemplar of true representative democracy in its pure sense : "people power".
The rest of us in the former democracies are relying on it !
My parents were immigrants from Europe post WW2. They knew that this country held a promise of freedom and prosperity for those who worked to maintain those two ideals. That’s the crux of the matter. Freedom is not guaranteed for those who take it for granted, and neither is prosperity. This country is worth fighting for. Yes, indeed!
I hope we have a country worth saving. At present, I believe most other countries think
the left controls our country and are watching it deteriorate.
The big problem is what would be the the condition that would satisfy most Americans?
It appears that the past 10-12+ years all of us are tearing each other down. It is sad to watch and
some of us make every effort to avoid it. There needs to be a strong individual that will flip this raft back upright. Many feel like just coping with the insanity. Seriously, insanity.
I do agree with you, and that's one reason I wasn't thrilled when Trump decided to run again. He will not heal the divide, if it can be healed. All media, right and left, portray America as undeniably divided, but I honestly believe that this is mainly true for the social media and msm obsessed. The majority who cross paths with one another, in our towns and states, if not the big blue cities, treat one another with respect, consideration and friendliness. The constant focus on division is a wedge with which the dividers try to stir up animosity and helpless insanity.
The majority who cross paths with one another, in our towns and states, if not the big blue cities, treat one another with respect, consideration and friendliness.
It is these, to whom you refer, who need to unite and stand against tyranny. I have thought all along that , like yourself, there is no knight on a white horse riding in to save the day. The people are their own Knight and if they don't realize this soon enough...
That is the reason the left continues to keep us divided; the old adage of 'divide and conquer' be it gender issues, race, abortion you name it. A divided populace is much easier to control. There are far more of 'us' than there is of 'them' but people are too caught up in insipid nonsense (I'm think Super Bowls, Travis and Taylor, Draft Kings Facebook, X, you name it)
Rules for Radicals is the premier handbook for the left. If the right doesn't start using these odious tactics, too, the left will drive this country out of existence, at least the country as we know it and love.
Sadly the UK is not much better but we have been partly taken over by corporate USA. The USA contains a majority of pharma firms and a majority of the top arms manufacturers.
I like your realism about Trump. I wrote this if you are interested.
As bad as the divisions and societal breakdown and moral dissolution seems to be in the USA for an observer on the other side of the Atlantic, things are even worse in Europe and the UK as far as I can see. I believe that as long as your First Amendment remains, the USA can still emerge from this - however it ends - as the exemplar of true representative democracy in its pure sense : "people power".
The rest of us in the former democracies are relying on it !
The second amendment is the bulwark of our first, so we must also stubbornly fight against the constant desire of the left to render it non-existent.
You are so confident and brilliant dear friend.
I wish we were neighbors! You are so inspiring
My parents were immigrants from Europe post WW2. They knew that this country held a promise of freedom and prosperity for those who worked to maintain those two ideals. That’s the crux of the matter. Freedom is not guaranteed for those who take it for granted, and neither is prosperity. This country is worth fighting for. Yes, indeed!
Indeed!
I hope we have a country worth saving. At present, I believe most other countries think
the left controls our country and are watching it deteriorate.
The big problem is what would be the the condition that would satisfy most Americans?
It appears that the past 10-12+ years all of us are tearing each other down. It is sad to watch and
some of us make every effort to avoid it. There needs to be a strong individual that will flip this raft back upright. Many feel like just coping with the insanity. Seriously, insanity.
I do agree with you, and that's one reason I wasn't thrilled when Trump decided to run again. He will not heal the divide, if it can be healed. All media, right and left, portray America as undeniably divided, but I honestly believe that this is mainly true for the social media and msm obsessed. The majority who cross paths with one another, in our towns and states, if not the big blue cities, treat one another with respect, consideration and friendliness. The constant focus on division is a wedge with which the dividers try to stir up animosity and helpless insanity.
The majority who cross paths with one another, in our towns and states, if not the big blue cities, treat one another with respect, consideration and friendliness.
It is these, to whom you refer, who need to unite and stand against tyranny. I have thought all along that , like yourself, there is no knight on a white horse riding in to save the day. The people are their own Knight and if they don't realize this soon enough...
That is the reason the left continues to keep us divided; the old adage of 'divide and conquer' be it gender issues, race, abortion you name it. A divided populace is much easier to control. There are far more of 'us' than there is of 'them' but people are too caught up in insipid nonsense (I'm think Super Bowls, Travis and Taylor, Draft Kings Facebook, X, you name it)
as were the same tactics used in the 1930's
there are many worshipers of Saul Alinsky
Rules for Radicals is the premier handbook for the left. If the right doesn't start using these odious tactics, too, the left will drive this country out of existence, at least the country as we know it and love.
Did you ever get my Substack DM message HUMDEEDEE? (It was sent a few weeks back)
I did! Forgive me for my ditzy absentmindedness. I thought I'd already subscribed but just now did so. Thank you for reminding me.
I'm 73 so I do understand about absentmindedness! And thank you for subscribing (I've also sent a reply to your Substack DM message.)
Sadly the UK is not much better but we have been partly taken over by corporate USA. The USA contains a majority of pharma firms and a majority of the top arms manufacturers.
I like your realism about Trump. I wrote this if you are interested.
https://baldmichael.substack.com/p/cards-games-and-trumps-usa-presidential?utm_source=publication-search