In an era where Washington’s willpower seems to have vanished, the troubling state of debt, uncontrolled immigration, and societal ills cast a dark shadow upon our great nation. Americans must not lose their way and let other global powers, such as China, capitalize on this perceived decline.
We live in a time when issues in Washington, such as the debt ceiling and spending battles, seem insurmountable. Solving these problems appears to be a never-ending task for politicians who appear more concerned with attacking the opposition than seeking resolution. The rising national debt, currently approaching $32 trillion, further highlights the disgraceful state of affairs in our government. While the president and many liberal politicians attempt to scare the people with threats of lost benefits, they ignore the true issue plaguing our nation: a pervasive reliance on government fueled by waste, fraud, and abuse.
Indeed, history demonstrates that no nation has ever sustained itself with such a staggering debt as ours. The United States, once a symbol of unyielding ambition and pride, now seems to be hurdling towards the same fate as the fallen empires of yore, who likewise failed to uphold their economic and moral foundations. This tragic downfall is exacerbated by the ongoing issues of uncontrolled immigration and the disintegration of what were once widely accepted moral values.
Moreover, scholars Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson have noted that the decline and collapse of once-prominent nations are often due to “extractive” economic institutions, which stifle citizens’ drive, creativity, and opportunities. Alarmingly, it
