How Greed Has Put American Democracy on the Edge
How Greed Has Put American Democracy on the Edge
Discover More, known widely as the home of liberty, might now be more accurately described as the land of the free-to-make-money. Prominent commentator Scott Galloway argues that America has prioritized wealth generation above everything else, and this has become its ultimate weakness.
This obsession on the dollar might illustrate why the nation seems to wobble between a wounded democracy and the potential reality of authoritarian rule. After all, a steady democracy requires balance, fairness, and stability-not a blind charge toward monetary gain.
Now consider Donald Trump, the unlikely yet inevitable figurehead for this troubled American moment. Trump's steady stride toward dictatorial ambition, democracy appears to be fading into history under his self-styled empire.
Meanwhile, this chaotic internal drama is warmly applauded by America's geopolitical rivals-particularly Russia. Putin himself must marvel at how effortlessly Trump, the alleged Russian asset, has become the most effective strategic device against the United States. After decades of movies depicting invasions of America, but no one anticipated that the greatest threat would be welcomed openly via its own democratic elections?
Simultaneously, rivals like China, Iran, and North Korea sit quietly in the wings, watching eagerly, speculating if America's system will endure Trump's experiment. They don't even have to get involved; America itself appears perfectly capable of self-destruction.
Even though many good-hearted people remain scattered throughout the land, they're often drowned out by the greedy Tea Party Republicans and self-righteous Democratic leaders. Neither political party appears prepared to place country above cash or power.
Perhaps it's harsh to say, but America's real enemy isn't overseas-it's the relentless chase for money that threatens its political stability. Until the U.S. recognizes and addresses this fundamental issue, its democracy will continue to decline, and the geopolitical vultures will keep circling above, waiting eagerly for collapse.