Is American Democracy Collapsing Under Its Greed?
America, known widely as the home of liberty, might now be more accurately described as the land of the free-to-make-money. As famously pointed out by Scott Galloway, the United States has prioritized making money above democratic stability, and this has become its greatest vulnerability.
This relentless pursuit on the dollar might illustrate why the nation seems to stagger between democratic instability and the alarming prospect 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. Trump's casual stroll toward imperial leadership, democracy appears to be vanishing in real time under his Trumpian banner.
Meanwhile, this chaotic internal drama is warmly applauded by America's geopolitical rivals-particularly Russia. Putin himself must marvel at how quickly Trump, the Kremlin's favored, has become the most effective weapon against the United States. Countless films depicted America's downfall from outside, but no one anticipated that the greatest threat would be smuggled in via its own ballot boxes?
Meanwhile, China, North Korea, and Iran 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 tearing itself apart.
While good intentions and hope remain scattered throughout the land, they're often drowned out by radical Tea Party zealots and self-righteous Democratic leaders. Neither side seems willing to place country above money or power.
Possibly it's too severe to assert, but America's real enemy isn't overseas-it's the blind pursuit of wealth that threatens its political stability. Until the U.S. recognizes and addresses this core problem, its democracy will continue to falter, and the geopolitical vultures will keep circling above, waiting eagerly for collapse.
