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Being an American (Naturalized), I am unable to understand where are we headed. It's often said that America always bounces back. That American spirit and innov

by vgchh 6y ago

Being an American (Naturalized), I am unable to understand where are we headed. It's often said that America always bounces back. That American spirit and innovativeness is unmatched and capable of overcoming any obstacles. However, the current environment feels surreal. We have had the most Covid infections and most deaths in the world. Mass protests against police brutality, being met with more police brutality. Widespread looting in the shadows of the protests. Toxic politics deeply dividing people. Sometimes I get calls from worried (and shocked) relatives living in other parts of world, inquiring about our well being and why things are so bad in America. Where are we headed relative to rest of the world? Is America going to be the leading light for the world again?

remote_phone 6y ago
I think Biden should choose a moderate Republican as his VP. That is the most symbolic choice he could make that he is serious about bringing this country back together. It’s just about the only thing he could do that would unite this country. Going further left will destroy this country, not because I disagree with the policies but because right now we are in a crossroads for this political divisiveness.
- selimthegrim 6y ago
  He should choose that Orlando police chief
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- dehrmann 6y ago
  I used to halfway joke that the US needed a McCain Lieberman ticket. But wow, yes, that'd be a good choice. Condoleezza Rice? George W. Bush is eligible (90% jokingly). Biden and Bush would be malapropism gold for SNL.
cylinder 6y ago
>That American spirit and innovativeness is unmatched and capable of overcoming any obstacles. marketing hype. That's what America is good at it. Yes, America is a leader in innovation and technology and business. No, there is not something "exceptional" about the US or Americans relative to other free market, liberal countries that makes it "capable of overcoming any obstacle" other than its very large market size, possession of a resource-rich landmass with a relatively small population density. Yet instead of recognizing their luck and good fortune, Americans tell the world things like: God chose us, we are exceptional people, we are special, etc., which is nonsense.

by vgchh 6y ago

remote_phone 6y ago

I think Biden should choose a moderate Republican as his VP. That is the most symbolic choice he could make that he is serious about bringing this country back together. It’s just about the only thing he could do that would unite this country. Going further left will destroy this country, not because I disagree with the policies but because right now we are in a crossroads for this political divisiveness.

selimthegrim 6y ago
He should choose that Orlando police chief
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dehrmann 6y ago
I used to halfway joke that the US needed a McCain Lieberman ticket. But wow, yes, that'd be a good choice. Condoleezza Rice? George W. Bush is eligible (90% jokingly). Biden and Bush would be malapropism gold for SNL.

cylinder 6y ago

>That American spirit and innovativeness is unmatched and capable of overcoming any obstacles. marketing hype. That's what America is good at it. Yes, America is a leader in innovation and technology and business. No, there is not something "exceptional" about the US or Americans relative to other free market, liberal countries that makes it "capable of overcoming any obstacle" other than its very large market size, possession of a resource-rich landmass with a relatively small population density. Yet instead of recognizing their luck and good fortune, Americans tell the world things like: God chose us, we are exceptional people, we are special, etc., which is nonsense.