US is a flawed nation. But despite
its horrible flaws it continues to be one of the few spaces on earth which
values democracy, liberty and equality -how much of it is practiced can be
debated but structure is intact and intend is valued. Much of best human endeavor originates
in US hence to a large extent path of humanity’s progress and hope. US remains a
significant nation and indeed a positive presence despite the horrors. It is
for no reason that much of the world wants to, and continues to, migrate to US
as it provides opportunities and freedom. It provides the best of the world,
and ofcourse the worst of what a liberal progressive society can bring. Open societies expects responsibility and awareness to sustain, and this is where it is collapsing.
Neoliberal hedonism can give impression of liberty and freedom but it is severely
limited and sets the rot. Rule of law is collective will that comes with
awareness of duties of citizens, or else we get violence and police overreach,
there is general lack of trust on individuals and institutions which gives way
to authoritarian rule. Neoliberal hedonist values breed pernicious nihilism
that is mistaken for individualism. It leads to alienation and regressive
collective consolidation. Lulled into alternate reality, consumerism sedated
reasoning faculties, fantastical grandeur that opulence presents creates vision
of chosen people, abstracting worst template from religion for atavistic consolidation.
In a very riveting way, you could trace Huxleyian indulgence consolidating
into Orwellian nightmare. Lack of awareness and irresponsible ways also means
they are incapacitated to fathom the loss, the irretrievable nature of collapse.
It happens when all the breathtaking human progress, unique context of
evolution, is lost in daily inanities and bickering. Degradation of democracy
is a loss to humanity. This becomes critical considering that much of world is deeply
enmeshed in primitive swath -the evertightening grip of uncouths that is also
actively nurtured by opportunist manipulators in liberal world. Democratic institutions,
defining values of human progress like freedom, equality and liberty, are constantly
being threatened, weakened and compromised, not only by fascist forces but also
by dangerous liberal posing debauch persistently undermining ideas of diversity
by encouraging regressive as collective identity. Semantics of primitive horrible
past is being carelessly used to forever freeze narration and condemn humanity
into recurring hell. Trapped in a fantastical alternate reality they are incapacitated
to glimpse the profound progress all around nor are equipped to realize spectacular
opportunities to evolve and understand. Exciting possibilities and hopes of
future are lost in limiting intellect and instead constructed past becomes dreamland of
perfection. Insatiable neoliberal wanton greed and omnipotence of opulence gives
way to visions of mythical grandeur of past devoid of any context or care. From this putrid cesspool the calls
of revivalist con artists gains credence.
The foundation of US is consolidation
of republic that defeated monarchy, the british monarchy -theatre of absurd is
still kept intact as a tribute and sustenance to feudal values across the world.
US, despite problems, stands as beacon of democracy and liberty. Recent ruling
by SCOTUS giving immunity to charlatan Trump invokes medieval concept of divine right -an exception
not meant for common people, this british value system is a severe assault on progressive
ideas, liberty and equality, it is an affront to modern world we live in. Now, anointing Kamala Harris as successor without due
process is another blot on democracy. Democracy is not about coronation with
cabal of nodding elite, blessing media and hooting plebs. Democratic party is in increasing
danger of becoming like Republicans in their pursuit of power.
