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Luisa Plancher
Is the US Falling?
The Reclamation of America’s
Strength Through the Angel of God
The state of American politics is an
accumulated work of leaders and citizens
in every generation. Its faith in freedom
and democracy is more than the creed
of its country—it is the inborn hope of
its humanity.
When we talk about politics, it’s almost
expected to lead the discussion to power.
And how do we assess power? Is it
through firepower stockpiles, spending
budget, or number of troops? Whether
we like it or not, reality is that the one
with the bigger gun calls the shots. In
numbers, the US spends “more than
$700 billion a year on its military, which
is not only more than any other nation,
but more than the next 14 biggest
spenders combined.” There’s no denying
that we live in an era where nations
have an estimated stockpiles of more
than 20,000 warheads. Looking at the
hard news and the current shifts in
geopolitics, it’s hard to say how much
more heat can nations take before they
reach the tail end of their fuse.
This train of thought, this heavy
concentration on hardware, is what
author Luisa Plancher wants to break
away from. There is a soft side to
strength that is equally powerful and
influential. Lately, America’s charm and
might have slowly been declining. It’s
influence is not as potent as it used to
be in other nation in terms promoting
policies. Gone are the days when the
US can mediate two conflicting nations,
bring them in one table, and discuss
an out through peace treaties. As for
its domestic status, while many of its
citizens continue to prosper, others
doubt the promise—even the justice—
of its own country. The ambitions of
some are derailed by gender bias, failing
medical and academic systems, and
tolerated prejudice. And sometimes
differences between its people run so
deep, it would seem as though they are
sharing a continent, not a country.
Some would go on and dare to say that
it can afford to be petty in politics,
because the stakes of conflicts are not
as high compared to other nations.
America is nowhere near in danger of
going out of business. Its economic
prowess, despite the declining popularity
rate from international communities,
remain intact. America is rich and will
continue to be in many more fruitful
years to come. But many believe that the
stakes for America are never ever small.
If the US does not lead the cause for
economic independence and freedom
from foreign rule, it will not be led by
any other nation.
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