Friday, February 4, 2011
how united are we?
It seems like Americans, in order to truly come together as a country, consistently need a common enemy to stand up against. While it would be ideal if American People could unite under positive causes rather than negative ones, troubling situations again and again seem like the driving force of the "United" in the United States. For example, George Wallace was likely at the height of his power when he took a negative stance against integration and the whole country was aflame with civil rights. When that issue calmed, he then moved on to the war on Communism as he new target. However, even though Wallace focused on more positive issues toward the end of his political career, he had not nearly the power he once had when was slinging insults. What does this say about American politics in general? Are we to be forever restless for rebellion?
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It is always negativity that brings humans together. I don't think it has to do with just the United States, it's a human reaction. When things go wrong we cling tight to each other. When things go right we give each other a pat on the back and then move on with our lives. Negativity requires much more human emotion that anything positive.
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