July 4, 2018
Is America broken?
By Oostur Raza
Is America broken? The best way to answer is to break it down:
Democracy: American democracy has been under the control of lobbyist. Both parties have taken 400-900 million dollars in each presidential election. American foreign policy has been effectively controlled by Jewish lobby. Those two factors make democracy look broken to American people.
Economy: Despite all the dooms day scenarios of debt and deficit financing, America continues to be strongest economy. Rise of China is not a threat but simply another strong economy working in tandem with USA economy. Both USA and China are the direct beneficiaries of declining economies of Europe and Russia and that is likely to continue.
Military: The US military continues to be strongest on earth. Periodic wars (some driven by Israel) has been good for military as wars pours money into defense industry. Helping USA is reduced economic capacity and associated military spending of Russia. China‘s Rising power is decade away to match USA and Chinese are more likely to become USA partner instead of adversary over next decade given the fact that USA and China will be the two largest consuming economies in the world.
Influence and Prestige: since 911, American prestige has been on a roller coaster ride. A downwward cycle following 911 was some what reversed by Obama years. Unfortunately, even Obama was unable to control military adventurism completely and failed to neutralize Israeli meddling and control of USA state department. Trump has added an ugly layer on top of that. His use of hyperbole and distortion of facts have made USA a laughing stock both at home and abroad.
Can the USA ride its economy and military despite broken democracy and reputation is the real question. The answer is a strong “NO”..
To make sure America is not broken, Americans must fix its convoluted, lobbyist controlled election system by implementing one vote for each citizen to elect a President and ban all domestic and foreign lobbying money.
To regain its influence and its position, America must never rely on its military strength or economic blackmail. Such things result in short term control not respect. America must live on a moral high ground to preach morality. America must stop meddling in others affairs to support its military, industrial complex. And finally, America must take control of its foreign policy and stop its hostile policies against Muslims.
This democracy has lasted for 250 years and has established deep roots. So, last 50 years of military adventurism and political corruptness will not easily destroy it. But, Trump has accelerated the downward cycle. So, Americans need to find and implement solutions fast. A good first step will be to remove Trump and implement election reforms.
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