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Veltz, that is true. Nations all over the globe are increasingly becoming balkanized into their own similar groups. Actually, Denmark is having an issue keeping their workers...many are leaving for other surrounding countries with lower taxes.
Regardless of what a person looks like; welfare is wealth redistribution and fosters hostility among the classes.
There are so many things to disagree about in this country, just look at how active this board is. Even groups of people that typically agreed with each other are now splintering off and squabbling. In the past we were a nation that was united by a common culture, language, history, and religion; even the immigration laws reflected this…but it is no longer the case.
We most likely all agree that politicians are awful but yet America keeps voting for the same two parties that put forth the same types of candidates.
I would think that perhaps the one thing that we could all agree on is that we’re proud to be Americans, but that’s not true…there is a portion of the population that is “ashamed” of being American, and others who would disregard the sovereignty of their own country.
So my question is this; what in America can unite us, what can we all agree about? Or, have the things that divide us become so numerous, the disagreements so personal, that we cannot unite about anything?
America cant unite because the things I highlighted are no longer important to most of us.
Today the history of where people come from is more important that our history. Today the language of the country people come from is more important than learning English, today the culture you left isn't left any more. folks bring it with them & America bends to it.
Still we can save the Union if we simply insist on adherence to the constitution. The biggest issue as I see it isn't the cultures or languages or divergent histories. Its the expectation of changing America to suit newcomers. If they liked it where they were they should have stayed. If they like what we have to offer then why trash it once you get here?
It's an interesting question.......obviously, as others have noted, that an external threat is a great and quick way to unite the country. If our country was actually invaded, or more likely a dirty bomb was to go off somewhere within our borders you would see a great surge of togetherness and common purpose.
I do see more and more people, both liberal and conservative, that are feeling frustrated by others with an entitlement mentality. The harder it gets to build up savings the more resentful this countrys working/middle/upper classes are going to be with those that do not work, and don't even attempt it. I think that there is going to be a 'personal responsibility' revolution within the next 15 years.
I think that there is going to be a 'personal responsibility' revolution within the next 15 years.
That would be nice. Especially if it were to lead to greater recognition by some folks of their Personal Responsibility® to work with and help care for others. We have a lot of people trying to walk away from that one around here...
There are so many things to disagree about in this country, just look at how active this board is. Even groups of people that typically agreed with each other are now splintering off and squabbling. In the past we were a nation that was united by a common culture, language, history, and religion; even the immigration laws reflected this…but it is no longer the case.
We most likely all agree that politicians are awful but yet America keeps voting for the same two parties that put forth the same types of candidates.
I would think that perhaps the one thing that we could all agree on is that we’re proud to be Americans, but that’s not true…there is a portion of the population that is “ashamed” of being American, and others who would disregard the sovereignty of their own country.
So my question is this; what in America can unite us, what can we all agree about? Or, have the things that divide us become so numerous, the disagreements so personal, that we cannot unite about anything?
We are not as divided as some would think. Look at the approval ratings of our government, Congress is something like 18%, and the president is something like 20%
we all are united that we do not like what our government is doing.
We are not as divided as some would think. Look at the approval ratings of our government, Congress is something like 18%, and the president is something like 20%
we all are united that we do not like what our government is doing.
Good point. I'm sure MOST of us are also pretty much "against" Syphillis, High Taxes, and corporate fraud......and probably we're mostly all FOR lower gas prices, airline safety, and keeping child molesters 'off the street'...so you're right, we're not TOTALLY divided, at all...
Go to LP.org and take the worlds shortest political quiz. I think you will find that you lie in the same general area of the spectrum as the vast majority of people.
Yes, with a homogenis society you can have more of a national purpose and unity.
It's a safer society, with a better standard of living and a sense of community like Denmark and Japan.
After Pearl Harbor, millions of men lined up in droves to go fight.
Look at "diversified" present day America and 3 planes are taking over by terrorists, 2 crashed into the WTC and the third into the pentgon. No where near as many men signed up to fight as their grand-fathers (or great grand-fathers) did after December 7, 1941.
America is a glass house. I'm an extremely patriotic person but I know when I've been had. This ain't your grandfather's America.
Good point. I'm sure MOST of us are also pretty much "against" Syphillis, High Taxes, and corporate fraud......and probably we're mostly all FOR lower gas prices, airline safety, and keeping child molesters 'off the street'...so you're right, we're not TOTALLY divided, at all...
The thing that divides us is not what we're against...it's our proposals for solving the problems. Healthcare is a problem; some want "free" healthcare and others want less government regulation and more free market...it's not the issue itself that divides us it's the solution.
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Look America needs a new "Dream". Something that give the nation a really worthwhile goal. Something that can get America's energies flowing in the proper direction. A lot of you have spoke of liberty and our Constitution that gives us our right to liberty. OK Liberty is a "Dream" and we have achieved it. So now let us push on with our liberty and make ourselves a new Dream.
Now do I know what that new dream should be? No. I'm not that type of visionary. But I'm willing to listen to someone who may have something to offer.
So what dreams do you have to offer me and the Nation?
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