Is American Democracy Collapsing Under Its Greed?
America, the land of the free-or perhaps more accurately described as the land of the free-to-make-money. At least, according to notable critic Scott Galloway, the U.S. has prioritized profit margins above everything else, and this has become its Achilles' heel.
This obsession on the dollar might illustrate why the nation seems to teeter between democratic instability and the potential reality of authoritarian rule. Indeed, democratic strength relies on balance, fairness, and stability-not a blind charge toward monetary gain.
Enter Donald Trump, the unexpected yet fitting figurehead for this troubled American moment. With Trump's march toward authoritarian power, democracy appears to be slowly evaporating under his MAGA-branded flag.
At the same time, this spectacle of internal division is warmly applauded by America's geopolitical rivals-particularly Russia. Putin himself must marvel at how quickly 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 voting booths?
At the same moment, China, Iran, and North Korea sit quietly in the wings, observing closely, speculating if America's system will withstand this Trumpian era. They hardly need to lift a finger; America itself appears perfectly capable of imploding.
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.
Possibly it's too severe to assert, 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 essential flaw, its democracy will continue to falter, and the geopolitical vultures will keep circling above, waiting eagerly for collapse.
