So many factors have contributed to The divisions and tensions in America. As you tried to describe, there are layers and layers that interact. To me, there are three basic interacting factors, and like any three-body-problem, it makes predicting very difficult.
The first is that over the last 50 years, America has become even more of a diverse, multicultural society. Many of the people who were not considered part of the mainstream, are now demanding that they be treated as equals, with equal rights, privileges, and justice. Many of the mainstream people find this upsetting. The second factor is that we are experiencing rapid technological changes that affect every area of everyones life: work, home, fun, relationships, communication, education, and politics. Many people feel overwhelmed, lost and confused. That makes them angry. The third, and most enduring factor is widening of the gap between those who have wealth and power and those who are losing it or never had it. As people become richer and more powerful, many of them use their wealth and power to gain more wealth and power. They have little concern for who gets deprived, trampled, suffer or die.
This election is a referendum that will determine if the billionaire overlords of the United States have been able to use an aging, corrupt, slightly deranged, TV performer to manipulate the masses into giving up their freedom, money, and “inalienable rights.”
So many factors have contributed to The divisions and tensions in America. As you tried to describe, there are layers and layers that interact. To me, there are three basic interacting factors, and like any three-body-problem, it makes predicting very difficult.
The first is that over the last 50 years, America has become even more of a diverse, multicultural society. Many of the people who were not considered part of the mainstream, are now demanding that they be treated as equals, with equal rights, privileges, and justice. Many of the mainstream people find this upsetting. The second factor is that we are experiencing rapid technological changes that affect every area of everyones life: work, home, fun, relationships, communication, education, and politics. Many people feel overwhelmed, lost and confused. That makes them angry. The third, and most enduring factor is widening of the gap between those who have wealth and power and those who are losing it or never had it. As people become richer and more powerful, many of them use their wealth and power to gain more wealth and power. They have little concern for who gets deprived, trampled, suffer or die.
This election is a referendum that will determine if the billionaire overlords of the United States have been able to use an aging, corrupt, slightly deranged, TV performer to manipulate the masses into giving up their freedom, money, and “inalienable rights.”
Well said
Excellent thought piece, Steward.
Thank you!