I was, of course, exaggerating somewhat.
Thanks for your reflection Ash.
Any of us could do the same for our own culture.
To a large extent, cultural adherence encourages such idiotic behaviour.
Generally, the preservation of cultural memes does not harm. Wearing a funny hat or dancing in leather pants looks like fun in a weird way. But there’s a persistence with some thought bubbles that has generated animosity, even violence and certainly a great deal of hatred and tension.
I abhor the word ‘race’ and all its derivatives. It has the effect of division which, in turn, generates suspicion and greed.
As a single over riding factor in American history, the recognition of individuals being allocated to a race has been the most disturbing influence on politics and socialisation. Then comes religion without a doubt.
We, like all populations have had our fair share as well. For a planet who seems to think unity might win the day, division is high on everyone’s list.
Love one another is rhetorical bullshit.
Divide and conquer seems to fit better into current moods.
America seems to be demonstrating their inner hatred and distrust of the next man in line, in every aspect of their daily lives.
It’s a distorted reflection of what has been going on in other places. America shows distain at what is happening in China, the Middle East, Africa, South America, Mexico, south east Asia, etc yet they display the same ideologies and responses they abhor elsewhere.
I know a few Americans, such as yourself. They are frightened by what is happening. They are the educated ones, the ones with insight, with broad experiences, with values that others benefit from.
It appears that the ‘family’ of the US has a spoilt child in its midst. And it ain’t just Trump. It’s a culture and it’s been the instigator of what’s happening right now across your country.
Work with the next generations. Their your only hope of survival.