OPINION | A few years ago, most conservatives were keen on seeing only the bright side of America, while too many on the left wanted to dwell only on the negatives. Today, beating up on America is a bipartisan sport. mattklewis writes.
It can’t be understated how dangerous the current state of unease over inflation, rising rates of violent crime, the culture wars, and general malaise is for the future of our country. It feels like the country is coming apart and we are not united in some shared purpose. Just as an individual’s deep-seated psychological and spiritual needs are fundamental , the same is true at the national level.
Despite our many problems, most Americans still enjoy a level of peace and prosperity that is unmatched throughout history. And yet, most of us do not feel happy or fulfilled or part of a larger community. Contributing to the problem is an industry of activists, agitators, and pundits hellbent on spreading only bad news and never saying a kind word about America. If people aren’t content—and if they blame their country and its elites for their plight—nothing else much matters.
Part of the problem is that this war has two fronts. A few years ago, most conservatives were keen on seeing only the bright side of America, while too many on the left wanted to dwell only on the negatives.Many on the left see America as a racist country whose present status is the fruit of the poisonous tree. They want to uproot our history and destroy any lingering reverence for our founders.
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