Greed and Power

 

As a veteran, an American, a retiree, and a southerner, I have supported this country for 77 years, although it was not until I was 18 that I became aware of politics and its implications, so I guess it is really 55 years or for over half a century.

America is NOT PERFECT and will never BE PERFECT, but this country is one hell of a lot better to live in than any other country in the world.  Other countries may have better healthcare systems, working conditions, retirement programs, and other social programs...   BUT NO OTHER COUNTRY has the ability to help out the rest of the world like we do.

AND no other country has the freedoms that we have in this country...  Why do so many people try to illegally enter the USA if this was such a bad place to live and work?

The main problem in the USA has two spearheads that are intertwined.  Those spears are:

GREED 

POWER

Think about it.  Why are parents pushing you to go to college?

So, you can make more money...

The more money you make the more powerful you become.

Right now, our politics is based upon power and the greed for more power.  As President, Trump has the power and the Democrats, states, district attorneys, and judges want to take away his power.

Right now, Trump is trying to get other countries to invest in the USA...  why?

To generate more revenue that will make the USA more powerful and wealthier.

GREED

POWER

The board game MONOPOLY teaches you to win through greed and power.  The more property you own, the wealthier you become.  That wealth gives you more power over the other players.

GREED and POWER is engrained into our thoughts and behavior.  We have to really work at not wanting to become someone with greed and power.