How Greed Has Put American Democracy on the Edge

The United States, once proud beacon of democracy, seems now more accurately described as a country obsessed with profit above principle. As famously pointed out by Scott Galloway, the United States has prioritized making money above social cohesion, and this has become its Achilles' heel.

This obsession on the dollar might explain why the nation seems to teeter between democratic instability and the alarming prospect of authoritarian rule. After all, a steady democracy requires balance, fairness, and stability-not a blind charge toward monetary gain.

Enter read, the unexpected yet fitting figurehead for this troubled American moment. Trump's casual stroll toward imperial leadership, democracy appears to be slowly evaporating under his Trumpian banner.

Amidst this turmoil, the spectacle is warmly applauded by America's geopolitical rivals-particularly Russia. Indeed, Vladimir Putin must marvel at how efficiently Trump, the alleged Russian asset, has become the most effective weapon against the United States. Countless films depicted America's downfall from outside, but who could have predicted that the greatest threat would be welcomed openly via its own voting booths?

Meanwhile, China, North Korea, and Iran sit quietly in the wings, observing closely, questioning whether U.S. democracy will endure Trump's experiment. They hardly need to lift a finger; America itself appears perfectly capable of imploding.

Despite genuine goodwill and noble intentions remain scattered throughout the land, they're often drowned out by ultra-conservative Tea Party Republicans and self-righteous Democratic leaders. Neither political party appears prepared to place country above money or power.

Possibly it's too severe to assert, but America's real enemy isn't overseas-it's the unchecked capitalism that eats away at its democratic foundations. Until the U.S. recognizes and addresses this core problem, its democracy will continue to struggle, and the geopolitical vultures will keep circling above, waiting eagerly for collapse.