The United States, a nation built on the principles of liberty and democracy, has become an "ailing, flailing, failing empire" - one that lashes out in its desperation to maintain power and influence. The country's military, once a proud citizen-soldier force, has been reduced to an isolated caste driven by a warrior ethos, with generals more interested in profit than in serving the nation.
The unraveling of this empire began decades ago, with the disastrous Vietnam War and the wanton suppression of Indigenous peoples as part of its founding. Since then, major atrocities have piled up: slavery, imperial misadventures abroad, and the displacement and murder of Native Americans. Today, U.S. leaders fully support and unapologetically serve an ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
The Pentagon's "solution" to its problems is to continue massive funding for Cold War-era weapons systems while posing as open to innovation. The military-industrial complex grinds away, with major contractors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon reaping enormous profits from war. Meanwhile, the Pentagon's war budget soars to unprecedented levels, virtually immune to cuts.
As a nation, America values its military above almost anything else - except for, perhaps, corporate interests. The leaders of this country have lost sight of their oath: loyalty to the Constitution, not to any man. Congress must reimagine itself as an effective guardian of democracy and human rights, resisting the siren song of war and militarism.
For tyranny to be stopped, for a catastrophic war with China (and who knows what else) to be avoided, America needs profiles in courage, not cowardice. The time has come for Americans to reclaim their ideals and restore their democracy - not just as a virtue but as a matter of national survival. The few can do little without the consent of the many; it's up to us, the many, to reclaim our nation and ensure that its founding principles of freedom and equality are not lost forever.
The unraveling of this empire began decades ago, with the disastrous Vietnam War and the wanton suppression of Indigenous peoples as part of its founding. Since then, major atrocities have piled up: slavery, imperial misadventures abroad, and the displacement and murder of Native Americans. Today, U.S. leaders fully support and unapologetically serve an ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
The Pentagon's "solution" to its problems is to continue massive funding for Cold War-era weapons systems while posing as open to innovation. The military-industrial complex grinds away, with major contractors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon reaping enormous profits from war. Meanwhile, the Pentagon's war budget soars to unprecedented levels, virtually immune to cuts.
As a nation, America values its military above almost anything else - except for, perhaps, corporate interests. The leaders of this country have lost sight of their oath: loyalty to the Constitution, not to any man. Congress must reimagine itself as an effective guardian of democracy and human rights, resisting the siren song of war and militarism.
For tyranny to be stopped, for a catastrophic war with China (and who knows what else) to be avoided, America needs profiles in courage, not cowardice. The time has come for Americans to reclaim their ideals and restore their democracy - not just as a virtue but as a matter of national survival. The few can do little without the consent of the many; it's up to us, the many, to reclaim our nation and ensure that its founding principles of freedom and equality are not lost forever.
. We all know how US foreign policy can get out of hand when they're trying to maintain their influence. The thing is, they're not even being transparent about it anymore - just keeping the gravy train going with those old-school weapons systems 
. Meanwhile, people on the ground are suffering. I'm not saying it's a simple fix or that anyone has all the answers, but we need some real change here...not just more empty promises from politicians 
. We can't keep relying on the "courageous" few to save the day; we're gonna have to work together as a collective if we want our country back 
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You know what really gets me about this whole situation? It's how blind we can be when we're caught up in our own narrative. America's empire may be "ailing", but it's still got a lot of power and influence, so it feels like the status quo is intact, right? 
We tend to focus on all the things that are going wrong, but what about all the good that's still happening?
We all want change, but it's got to come from within, you know?
they need to get their act together ASAP!!! I mean seriously how can a country built on liberty and democracy be literally failing at everything? 
like, hello we got our independence back in 1776 but now it seems like they just wanna maintain power no matter what 
but honestly it's not serving the people it's just lining pockets of corporations 
I need to see some real change around here 
not just sitting back and letting the government get away with whatever they want 
it's time for America to step up its game and prioritize people over profits 
I just saw this thread from like 3 days ago and had to chime in... I think it's so true what's happening with the US military and how they're just prioritizing profits over people. My cousin's brother-in-law is actually a veteran and he's super disappointed with how things have turned out. The government needs to do better and make sure that democracy isn't all about keeping the powerful in power.
u hear when they talk about this massive funding for cold war era weapons systems? sounds like just an excuse 4 keeping those big corps rakin in cash 
it feels like the US is drowning in its own ego and greed. have you seen the state of the environment lately? the devastating impact of climate change on polar bears, rising sea levels, and droughts... and yet, politicians are still talking about wars instead of finding solutions to our planet's problems 
I'm all for protecting the country, but at what cost?
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and dont even get me started on congress all they do is sit around and let empires collapse 
maybe americas future depends on it 
i'm not even a fan of war or anything so can we pls talk about something else lol 
. I MEAN, COME ON, WHO NEEDS ALL THOSE EXPENSIVE WEAPONS SYSTEMS WHEN YOU COULD BE FOCUSING ON EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH? 
. IT'S TIME FOR AMERICA TO TAKE A HARD LOOK AT ITS ACTIONS AND DECISIONS, AND TO ACT LIKE IT REALLY Cares ABOUT BEING A FORCE FOR GOOD IN THE WORLD 
like the vietnam war was all about following orders and patriotism? please, we've heard it all before. the thing is, the pentagon's just doing what americans want - they're buying into the same war machine that's been fueling our imperialism for decades 
. We need someone with profiles in courage to step up and challenge the status quo, but until then, it feels like the system is rigged against us 
like something from 90s or early 2000s . what's changed? btw have you seen this link on how the US is shifting towards more tech-based warfare instead of traditional military might? 
And don't even get me started on the whole Palestine thing, it's just sickening 
. I think Congress needs to take a long hard look at itself and figure out how to actually represent the people instead of just lining their own pockets 
We need some real leaders who are willing to make tough decisions and stand up for what's right, not just follow the money trail 
right now... all this talk about a failing empire feels really true 
the leaders need to listen to each other & work together instead of fighting all the time 