Globalization is destroying the philosophical underpinnings of our republic by the following axiom: The greatest good=increased profits.
The neoliberalism of both parties has degenerated the debate in our society from an attempt to dispassionately determine the high-minded "commonweal"; to "whats in it for me".
The only common bonds which can possibly hold a multi-cultural society together are shared ideals.
In light of the absence of shared ideals: What is now the basis of our nation?
2006-12-21 01:48:00 · 5 answers · asked by Dwain 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Cassandra has left it up to us to determine what "happiness" is. Is it solely material wealth? Is THAT our highest ideal??
2006-12-21 01:55:03 · update #1
America is a liberal society. built on the ideals of individual rights, free enterprise, and constitutional government.
capitlaiststs have just perverted free enterprise, and used the media to distort the meaning of liberalism
capitalists want to keep the free enterprise and continue corrupting it for themselves, and do away with the rest of liberalism that gave us constitutions, the bill of rights and all the rest
2006-12-21 02:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by assmouth p 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal...and with inalienable rights, among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
That's it, Charlie Brown. That's all the basis has ever been.
--the pursuit of happiness has nothing to do with materialism. why does it mean that to you? in fact, the line was 'pursuit of property' and our wise Jefferson changed that to 'pursuit of happiness.'
I pursue happiness just by playing a board game with my sons or walking along the river with my puppy or....
2006-12-21 01:50:45 · answer #2 · answered by cassandra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freedom, liberty, you know that type stuff
I agree, leftwingers are a cancer bent on destroying this country internally. There comes a time when you realize, "LIFE is not easy" , that were it not for the LAWS of this country that anyone bigger or stronger than you (OR the USA) could kick your rear and take what they want. A time that maybe you see that this country has to look out for its interest in order to SURVIVE. sometimes you have to kill or be killed. when the rights of criminals become more important than the rights of victims-
liberals like that will write our own epitaph one day
2006-12-21 01:55:41 · answer #3 · answered by Lane 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Liberals and their perverse multiculturalism is rotting the foundation of our great nation. We now have the number 3 person in line to run the country, Nancy Pelosi, marching with NAMBLA in a gay pride event.
2006-12-21 01:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by MaryCheneysAccessory 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Staying out of war! hopefully.
2006-12-21 01:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by Steven 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋