What is pulling America Apart?

[RDKirk]

This feels INCREDIBLY vague and nonspecific.

It's not vague. The White House can do the same thing for unionization that it does for DEI and LGBTQIA+ support. Penalize non-union companies, reward unionized companies, even fly the AFL-CIO flag from the White House.

 

[mark46]

I thought america was pretty regulation free when it came to business???

not true

ask any Republican politician

 

[JustOneWay]

I apparently pay more attention than you do. There is a great deal of discussion about how to make the Democratic Party stop taking our support for granted.

Our support? They don't support your people anyways...that is what you said. Apparently you speak for the black people in America. When did they elect you spokesperson?

 

[Paulos23]

not true

ask any Republican politician

It doesn't mean they are right.

 

[Larniavc]

Please read Republican political statements on US capitalism. We have lots and lots and lots of regulations and laws that restrict our companies.

The GOP are always trying to restrict government oversight.

 

[mark46]

It doesn't mean they are right.

Let's be clear.

Do you believe that we have unfettered, unregulated capitalism in the US?

And yes, we should have more regulation, better regulation and a better safety net.

 

[RDKirk]

Our support? They don't support your people anyways...that is what you said. Apparently you speak for the black people in America. When did they elect you spokesperson?

By "our support" I meant black people supporting the Democratic Party. There is definitely a conversation among black people (particularly black men) as to whether it does black people any good for the Democratic Party to take our support for granted. We've noted, for instance, that Obama did a great deal to advance the cause of LGBTQIA+...but nothing for the causes of black people. He didn't do for black people what he did for LGBTQIA+. You haven't seen the black liberation flag flying from the White House or the embassies.

I can certainly report the conversation that's going on among black people.

 

[Paulos23]

Let's be clear.

Do you believe that we have unfettered, unregulated capitalism in the US?

And yes, we should have more regulation, better regulation and a better safety net.

Completely unfettered no. But since capitalism buys lobbyists, they have too much say in those regulations. Very few good practical regulations get passed because they would be a strain on companies. Heck, even the Democrats removed the regulations on the market that would have prevented the housing bubble because of their corporate sponsors. Once we limit big corporate money in law-making, I think we can have better regulation, more regulation, and a better safety net.

 

[KCfromNC]

The evidence depends on the media you watch.

Perhaps certain media outlets try and cover up his history of false claims, but the primary sources exist independent of them.

 

[stevil]

By "our support" I meant black people supporting the Democratic Party. There is definitely a conversation among black people (particularly black men) as to whether it does black people any good for the Democratic Party to take our support for granted. We've noted, for instance, that Obama did a great deal to advance the cause of LGBTQIA+...but nothing for the causes of black people. He didn't do for black people what he did for LGBTQIA+. You haven't seen the black liberation flag flying from the White House or the embassies.

I can certainly report the conversation that's going on among black people.

I'd say that LGBTQ are in more need of support at the moment.
You still have many USA folks wanting to outlaw gay marriage, refuse to sell gays wedding cakes, getting upset about gay characters in tv shows and movies, you probably still have many places in USA where gay people are afraid to walk hand in hand.

Whereas I presume blacks can get married to each other without much issue, can buy wedding cakes, can appear in tv shows and movies (granted there was some right wing nonsense about the Little Mermaid not having white enough skin).

I'm not saying that things are great for blacks in USA, but in comparison to the LGBTQ, the blacks or people of colour or ethnic minorities seem to be not quite so persecuted.

 

[timothyu]

It won’t.

Of course not.. with each generation grows greed and self interest until it gets to the point of chaos.

 

[timothyu]

Eventually - it will be considered unacceptable to leave others behind.

Especially when reason for arrogance is gone and China becomes the next world power.

 

[timothyu]

If the situation is as bad as this post suggests - dooming and glooming without any solution or hope - that won't help matters.
It does contribute to deterioration though.

Since when has mankind ever been able to help matters, being the problem all along. We have to give up trying to run the show.

 

[timothyu]

Both sides use propaganda to manipulate our thinking.

Of course. post #125

 

[timothyu]

Trump is a political disrupter.

Which is sometimes needed to wake up the complacent who have been lulled into a sense of robotism and parroting in compliance with a slowly changing course of governing which has become no longer by the people for the people but one of servitude to kingdoms with no loyalties to any nation but only a system above all. The world is being overrun by organizations calling themselves world this or world that and have given themselves authority over all without any input from the majority who are not the elite. Sez who they have this right? Oh right, they do. But go ahead and focus on your own pitiful squabbles over the local politicians America, people who mean nothing in the big picture. At least Trump shook up their system that both parties adhered to which they thought was proceeding well as they have built the world back better for themselves at near 100% gain and control. No need for mandates. The people have adapted and now the only thing remaining is new security measure to ensure it remains that way. Bring on the Trumps, Kennedys and anyone wise enough to reverse the trend.

 

[timothyu]

I'd say that LGBTQ are in more need of support at the moment.

Nah, wait until the LGB and the TQ stop their civil war with each other, then see what remains.

 

[timothyu]

I'm not saying that things are great for blacks in USA, but in comparison to the LGBTQ, the blacks or people of colour or ethnic minorities seem to be not quite so persecuted.

Not sure how you can compare a race/skin issue with one of ethics.

 

[timothyu]

It's funny how a topic on what is pulling America apart ends up being about Trump as the people themselves who are at fault refuse to accept responsibility and seek others to blame for their actions or lack thereof. You allowed the country to be taken away from you, live with it or fix it.

 

[stevil]

Nah, wait until the LGB and the TQ stop their civil war with each other, then see what remains.

Or perhaps, people, governments, organisations etc should continue the fight against bigotry of all kinds.

 

[Laodicean60]

Perhaps certain media outlets try and cover up his history of false claims, but the primary sources exist independent of them.

I agree! What we need is independent reporting without people inputting their personal biases or opinions. I'm curious if you are an American, what are your views on RFK jr?