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The problem is that one of our political parties has completely abandoned any sense of duty to the country in their quest for power.
True, Dope.
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But when one looks at recent cycles-----
The politicians of both parties that abandon sense of duty in quest for power are *rewarded* ---- because in a Tribal entity ---- the extremes reward their respective Muftis with power -- and said Muftis make sure to keep the tribe in line with fear, bribes, whatever.
This is just one of the problems with - lack of common civics knowledge and responsibility. Digital culture run amok where it's easy to be in a silo echo chamber. Bad culture - and global trade run amok, hurting huge swaths of people ---who get poorer and angrier and again----more prone to rewarding Muftis who cater to extremes---in exchange for power and not the national interest .
Tis why - culture, common civics knowledge and heritage, little things like that-----negate well intentioned efforts in most categories of public policies. I'm not talking the usual dog whistles of "Pro life" or "quotas". I"m talking basic culture, basic traditions, basic anchors and foundations and norms.
Today in a Blue City -- someone will go to his nasty crime ridden inner city school where 70% of his peers are from babies-out-of-wedlock homes....reinforcing poverty, despair, and dependence to one another as the norm. And they'll keep voting for the same Mufti
Today in some Red State -- swaths or people will be missing out on health care--either because their Mufti's turned a god damn vaccine into a political identity-gang-symbol. thing. Some Red Stater who actually *wanted* care will be rushed thru a 10 minute Doctor Visit where there's no listening or diagnosing or preventing taking place and if he needs certain procedures, the HMO will delay or prevent it. And he'll keep voting for the same Mufti.
Like someone said - culture -- digital culture run amok ----free trade unbridled-----balkanization -------will all lead to a First World Nation---with visible oddly structural 3rd world traits.
Welcome.
