Hello, Everyone. It has taken longer than I planned to get to this segment of 'Unrivaled' but the dog-days of summer compelled me to make a short Odyssey into Appalachistan. It is a world of contrast and stark economic inequity.. but that is a topic for another day.
Recap
Many months ago I wrote about the agricultural and energy abundance of the United States.
In Part 1 of Unrivaled I wrote about the astounding economic power of the United States , which surpassed the rest of the world more than 100 years ago and continues to this day. neoterra.us/blog/dont-panic-unrivaled-part-1
In part 2, I wrote about the demographic cliff of aging that will crush most industrialized nations over the next 30 years. However, the United States is a nation of immigrants and our population will continue to grow while our military and economic adversaries are facing a huge decline in working-age population.
Immigration is good, if we stem the tide of unskilled and uneducated invaders flooding our southern border. I will discuss this a bit more in the section on the "Borderland". neoterra.us/blog/dont-panic-unrivaled-part-2
America's Greatest Advantage
America's greatest power is not its natural abundance or even military strength. Our greatest advantage is our belief in Freedom and respect for the individual human being.
All Men Are Created Equal... In The United States
The United States is totally unique in all of human history.
In spite of the negative bullshit that Democrat (Socialists) will try to shove down your throat, ours is the first civilization based on the belief that all rights, all initiative and all authority stem from individual human beings. We abolished aristocracy with the simple statement that "All Men Are Created Equal".
The Declaration Of Independence clearly states that our government has no innate right to exist. It is created (and given power) only by our mutual consent and for our mutual benefit.
... But Not In Other Countries
In other countries, the Monarchy... the State or the 'Fatherland' preexists and supersedes the individual. In other words, you are a subject of the Queen, or a comrade of "The State".
If you are a Progressive you might find my distinction perplexing so please be patient while I elaborate.
If you live in England, Canada or Australia (for example) you may have the illusions of freedom, but you are still actually subjects of the Crown. The Prime Minister can lock you in your homes, freeze your bank accounts, seize your assets and even herd you into internement camps because of the flu. (All of these abuses occurred in Canada, Australia and New Zealand during COVID).
A Parliamentary system may create an illusion of freedom but lacks check-and-balances. Prime Ministers are NOT elected by the people... they are selected by the majority party (or a coalition).
To make matters worse, the Senate isn't elected either... senators are appointed by the King with advise from the Prime Minister. Senators must be subjects of the Crown and are appointed for life (or until age 75). Comically, the number of senators is not fixed. The King may appoint additional, temporary senators to insure passage of bills!
In short, it is a system of mob rule where there is no one in power to restrain the Prime Minister (except the King).
This is how a clown like Justin Trudeau gets to be Prime Minister with almost unchecked power.
Recap
Many months ago I wrote about the agricultural and energy abundance of the United States.
In Part 1 of Unrivaled I wrote about the astounding economic power of the United States , which surpassed the rest of the world more than 100 years ago and continues to this day. neoterra.us/blog/dont-panic-unrivaled-part-1
In part 2, I wrote about the demographic cliff of aging that will crush most industrialized nations over the next 30 years. However, the United States is a nation of immigrants and our population will continue to grow while our military and economic adversaries are facing a huge decline in working-age population.
Immigration is good, if we stem the tide of unskilled and uneducated invaders flooding our southern border. I will discuss this a bit more in the section on the "Borderland". neoterra.us/blog/dont-panic-unrivaled-part-2
America's Greatest Advantage
America's greatest power is not its natural abundance or even military strength. Our greatest advantage is our belief in Freedom and respect for the individual human being.
All Men Are Created Equal... In The United States
The United States is totally unique in all of human history.
In spite of the negative bullshit that Democrat (Socialists) will try to shove down your throat, ours is the first civilization based on the belief that all rights, all initiative and all authority stem from individual human beings. We abolished aristocracy with the simple statement that "All Men Are Created Equal".
The Declaration Of Independence clearly states that our government has no innate right to exist. It is created (and given power) only by our mutual consent and for our mutual benefit.
- Yes, our government has become bloated and corrupt. But that does not change the fact that we the people have the right to abolish this bureaucracy and start over.
... But Not In Other Countries
In other countries, the Monarchy... the State or the 'Fatherland' preexists and supersedes the individual. In other words, you are a subject of the Queen, or a comrade of "The State".
If you are a Progressive you might find my distinction perplexing so please be patient while I elaborate.
If you live in England, Canada or Australia (for example) you may have the illusions of freedom, but you are still actually subjects of the Crown. The Prime Minister can lock you in your homes, freeze your bank accounts, seize your assets and even herd you into internement camps because of the flu. (All of these abuses occurred in Canada, Australia and New Zealand during COVID).
A Parliamentary system may create an illusion of freedom but lacks check-and-balances. Prime Ministers are NOT elected by the people... they are selected by the majority party (or a coalition).
To make matters worse, the Senate isn't elected either... senators are appointed by the King with advise from the Prime Minister. Senators must be subjects of the Crown and are appointed for life (or until age 75). Comically, the number of senators is not fixed. The King may appoint additional, temporary senators to insure passage of bills!
In short, it is a system of mob rule where there is no one in power to restrain the Prime Minister (except the King).
This is how a clown like Justin Trudeau gets to be Prime Minister with almost unchecked power.
This is true, with some variation, throughout Europe though many countries no longer have a monarch to restrain the PM. You belong to the State. In America, by contrast, the State (i.e. the government) belongs to us. (or, at least it is supposed to).
Diversity Is NOT Strength
The idea that 'diversity is our greatest strength' is just Democrat Progressive nonsense. Diversity is absolutely NOT strength. The word 'diversity' comes from the same root as 'division'... as in 'divide and conquer'.
If you want to truly understand 'diversity' then you should study the Balkans where tiny nations have been slaughtering each other over grievances that are centuries old. From The Crisis Group... "[in the Balkans] there is a growing sense of stagnation in which each country’s historical grievances and unfinished business fester as perennial features of election campaigns and potential conflict triggers. Leaders fan the flames with divisive rhetoric, trying to divert attention from sluggish economies, low living standards, corruption and nepotism. " It sounds a lot like the Democrat Party... doesn't it??
www.crisisgroup.org/europe-central-asia/balkans/managing-risks-instability-western-balkans
The only thing that 'diversity' has ever strengthened is division, hatred and genocide.
Unity IS Strength
The real power of the United States is UNITY in a shared belief that we can all pursue our own individual dreams and find our own way.
This is a nation of immigrants who have come from literally every other place on Earth.
The people who come to the United States are justifiably proud of their ethnic or national heritage. BUT, they do not come here to be Germans or Albanians or Chinese... they come here to become Americans (with the exception of the Borderland).
Americans discard the ancient animosities that plague the Old World. I really don't care what someone from your great-great-great-great-great grandfather's generation may have done in 1356. The atrocities of the distant past simply do not reflect on you... if you're an American.
America's Greatest Challenges
As we have seen, the United States has enormous advantages and few disadvantages compared to other leading economies.
That said, our nation is suffering from a loss of national identity and purpose in an environment of escalating (largely self-inflicted) divisiveness. We aren't really threatened by China... we are threatened from within by elitism, divisiveness and incompetent leadership.
Creating Division... A Nation of Victims
Our single greatest challenge is the extreme divisiveness that is tearing at our social fabric. It is, quite literally, national schizophrenia... a state of mass psychosis inflicted by self-anointed elites.
Though we are imperfect and racial prejudice still exists, most ethnic and religious divisions have disappeared in America. Throughout history these have been the most divisive and explosive distinctions... endless wars have been fought over language, customs and religion.
Without ethnic or religious fanaticism to divert attention from corruption and incompetence, the Democrat Party has declared war on Unity. They intentionally create divisiveness. LGBTQblah-blah, BLM, Transsexuals in women's sports, mockery of rural America... the list goes on and on.
Let me be clear.... tolerance and acceptance should be hallmarks of the American Ideal. We should strive to be inclusive. As long as you aren't hurting me or forcing your beliefs on me then live your life however you see fit.... it's none of my business.
Unfortunately, the Progressive Democrats have created a corrosive environment where literally everyone can believe they are marginalized or oppressed by someone else. As a white, cis-gender, able-bodied, heterosexual male citizen who speaks English and owns property, I MUST be oppressing someone!
To amplify the sense of victimization, they have invented an astounding array of 'isms' and 'phobias' that can be endlessly combined with intersectional alchemy. Imagine being a POC, monolingual, neuro-divergent, pan-sexual, obese person... YIKES!
I contend that the Progressives have embraced schizophrenia as a lifestyle... they believe they are morally and intellectually elite and, simultaneously, believe they are intersectional victims being oppressed by an evil and unbearable society.
I contend that the Progressives have embraced schizophrenia as a lifestyle... they believe they are morally and intellectually elite and, simultaneously, believe they are intersectional victims being oppressed by an evil and unbearable society.
A couple of years ago I highlighted this assault on sanity in a segment called "A Nation of Victims". I am gratified that Vivek Ramaswamy has written a compelling book on the subject. I highly recommend it.
The Borderland
Almost every country on Earth must deal with Borderlands. A Borderland is a geographic region (typically on the official border between countries) where a significant ethnic population refuses to assimilate or embrace the national culture, language or identity. A perfect example is the Donbas region of Ukraine which is populated by ethnic Russians. Borderlands are reservoirs of ancient hatreds and the trigger points for power struggles, violence and war.
The United States has not been burdened with a festering Borderland. During the Mexican-American War that ended in 1848 the United States seized a vast territory from Mexico which has become the states of New Mexico, Arizona and California. Because of the inhospitable desert environment, the vast distance from the Mexican heartland and the surging prosperity of the United States following the Civil War, this area did not degenerate into an unstable Borderland. It became American.
Today, the second greatest challenge to America is the torrent of illegals flowing across our southern border. There is a very real danger that this could create an unstable ethnic Borderland.
People who immigrate from great distances generally have no intention of going back to the Old World (except to visit). For example, the people who immigrate from Mexico and settle in Chicago, or Atlanta or Seattle are no different than the people who immigrated from Germany or Greece. They are far from 'home' and probably have a genuine desire to become part of American society.
On the other hand, those who settle in the Borderland may only be a day's drive from their Old World. They are far less inclined to assimilate. They are far less inclined to learn English or embrace American culture. Their 'community' may become permanently divided from America in a vast Mexican-peasant enclave along the 1900 mile border.
In my opinion the Democrat open border policy is an intentional assault to crush the rural southwest with a massive humanitarian welfare burden and create a permanent ethnic Borderland that will destabilize the region.
Conclusion
In the next post I'll provide a summary of the vast advantages enjoyed by the United States.
Until then... DON'T PANIC!
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