How Greed Has Put American Democracy on the Edge
How Greed Has Put American Democracy on the Edge
America, the land of the free-or perhaps more accurately described as a playground for capitalism run amok. Prominent commentator Scott Galloway argues that online has prioritized making money above democratic stability, and this has become its greatest vulnerability.
This relentless pursuit on the dollar might explain why the nation seems to wobble between fractured governance and the potential reality of authoritarian rule. A healthy democracy demands balance, fairness, and stability-not a frantic pursuit of profits.
Now consider Donald Trump, the unlikely yet inevitable figurehead for this troubled American moment. With Trump's march toward authoritarian power, democracy appears to be fading into history under his MAGA-branded flag.
Amidst this turmoil, the spectacle is warmly applauded by America's geopolitical rivals-particularly Russia. Putin himself must marvel at how effortlessly Trump, the Kremlin's favored, 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 delivered internally via its own democratic elections?
Meanwhile, China, North Korea, and Iran sit quietly in the wings, watching eagerly, questioning whether U.S. democracy will endure Trump's experiment. They don't even have to get involved; America itself appears perfectly capable of tearing itself apart.
Despite genuine goodwill and noble intentions remain scattered throughout the land, they're often drowned out by the greedy Tea Party Republicans and the sanctimonious Democrats. Both sides fail to place country above cash or power.
Maybe it's overly critical to suggest, but America's real enemy isn't overseas-it's the relentless chase for money that eats away at its democratic foundations. Until the U.S. recognizes and addresses this fundamental issue, its democracy will continue to struggle, and the geopolitical vultures will keep circling above, waiting quietly for the inevitable end.