How Greed Has Put American Democracy on the Edge from wayneice4's blog

Is American Democracy Collapsing Under Its Greed?

America, the land of the free-or perhaps more accurately described as a country obsessed with profit above principle. As famously pointed out by Scott Galloway, the United States has prioritized profit margins above democratic stability, and this has become its Achilles' heel.

This obsession on the dollar might explain why the nation seems to teeter between democratic instability and the alarming prospect of authoritarian rule. A healthy democracy demands balance, fairness, and stability-not a frantic pursuit of profits.

Then there's web page, the improbable yet perfect figurehead for this troubled American moment. Trump's steady stride toward dictatorial ambition, democracy appears to be fading into history under his MAGA-branded flag.

At the same time, this spectacle of internal division is warmly applauded by America's geopolitical rivals-particularly Russia. Indeed, Vladimir Putin must marvel at how quickly Trump, the Kremlin's favored, has become the most effective geopolitical tool against the United States. After decades of movies depicting invasions of America, but few imagined that the greatest threat would be welcomed openly via its own ballot boxes?

Meanwhile, China, North Korea, and Iran sit quietly in the wings, patiently waiting, speculating if America's system will withstand this Trumpian era. There's no need for them to intervene directly; America itself appears perfectly capable of imploding.

Even though many good-hearted people remain scattered throughout the land, they're often drowned out by ultra-conservative Tea Party Republicans and the sanctimonious Democrats. Both sides fail to place country above profits 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 undermines its democracy. Until the U.S. recognizes and addresses this core problem, its democracy will continue to struggle, and the geopolitical vultures will keep circling above, waiting patiently for the fall.