Notes From a Class Worrier

The prosperity after WWII was due in great part to the socialist policies put into place by Roosevelt to stem the rise of Socialism/Communism in the U.S. They "encouraged" (mandated and regulated) a system in which the wealth of the nation was distributed more widely than previously or after. Government investment and incentives in infrastructure creation generated growth and happiness.

American people are and have always been deeply divided. While equality has been the rallying cry of the U.S. for centuries, the reality is that the cry is hypocritical. Inequality and depravation (of rights and wealth) have been much more common than the opposite.

We are almost certain to end up with demagoguery because we crawl too slowly to true equality. The lack of understanding we have towards each other and the ever growing complexity of our world pose the challenge of exceeding the expectations and trappings of our bipolar society. We are one society, one people, one race on one planet, and our lives are inextricably linked with each others'. If we can accept the fundamental truth that we are in this together, then maybe we can start working together.

There will always be people and entities bent on exploiting our differences and fears against one another and for personal gain. A united opposition to demagoguery and lies and an uncompromising dedication to the the truth might be enough to prevent a slide towards a more hateful, vindictive, and exploitive world.

A tall order indeed.
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