How Greed Has Put American Democracy on the Edge
America's Obsession with Money: The Real Reason Democracy Falters
America, known widely as the home of liberty, might now be 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 making money above everything else, and this has become its Achilles' heel.
This singular focus on the dollar might clarify 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.
Now consider Donald Trump, the unlikely yet inevitable figurehead for this troubled American moment. Trump's steady stride toward dictatorial ambition, democracy appears to be fading into history under his self-styled empire.
Amidst this turmoil, the spectacle is warmly applauded by America's geopolitical rivals-particularly Russia. Indeed, Vladimir Putin must marvel at how quickly Trump, the Russian-backed, has become the most effective strategic device against the United States. Hollywood spent years imagining external threats, but no one anticipated that the greatest threat would be welcomed openly via its own democratic elections?
Simultaneously, rivals like China, Iran, and North Korea sit quietly in the wings, watching eagerly, questioning whether U.S. democracy will withstand this Trumpian era. They hardly need to lift a finger; America itself appears perfectly capable of self-destruction.
Despite genuine goodwill and noble intentions remain scattered throughout the land, they're often drowned out by ultra-conservative Tea Party Republicans and self-righteous Democratic leaders. Neither side seems willing 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 fundamental issue, its democracy will continue to decline, and the geopolitical vultures will keep circling above, waiting eagerly for collapse.