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The worst mythology of America is a pursuit of rugged individual AT THE EXPENSE of others. . .and this is all too often how Americans are seen by the rest of the world, currently with the face of W. on that persona. I think this is a flaw in the system; look at any politician who succeeds�we will tolerate NO human flaws. . .thus they must all wear masks and lie. We love lies.
I believe we should personally take responsibility of own actions! We should be our own person, but not at the expense of others. One thing I take pride in our American democracy, it's initially at the will of the majority, but the minority also has a vote. Some of the world does see us as arrogant, but it's more out of jealousy. The majority of the world still wants to be part of the American Dream, why else do they keep flocking to our shores.
Our democracy was specifically designed to protect the minority from the tyranny of the majority.
I mean no disrespect, but commenting that "some" of the world sees us as "arrogant, but it's more out of jealousy" actually proves that view correct; a terribly arrogant (and inaccurate) statement.
Absolutely no doubt that we and others honor the true American Dream (the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness); but absolutely no doubt that too many of us, and others, have corrupted that dream. The world is fortunate that more and more countries are places where people do NOT flock here because their countries allow them the ideal our dream stands for. Sadly, many other counties remain that are oppressive. . .and far too many people remain oppressed in our country because of the accidents of their births.
Yes, a rising tide lifts all boats. . .but we are often so shortsighted in this country not to acknowledge the many who do not have boats (through no fault of their own); that rising tide only drowns them. . .
"Living well's the best revenge." r.e.m.
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