Already Great: Why Donald Trump is Attempting to Sell a Version of America That Never Actually Exist

[sheshe2]

Millions of Americans will be celebrating how great America is tomorrow. Photo courtesy of Wiki Commons.

The Fourth of July is unlike any other holiday.

It is a holiday that is uniquely American. While various nations choose to honor their independence in varying ways, there is something special about how Americans seem to gather together in the sweltering summer sun and embrace our Founding Fathers' treasonous decision to embrace home rule rather than simply be another colony of the British Empire. It is a day where our nation's patriotism shines through via undulating American flags, star-spangled clothing and paraphernalia, and yes, even Americana-themed alcoholic beverage containers. It's a time where parades line our local streets, sporting events unfurl massive American flags, and fireworks light up our night skies, much to the delight of a generation of our nation's children. The day brings together friends and families through various backyard barbeques, block parties, and community events and serves as a time of much joy and merriment. In short, the Fourth of July serves as a quintessential reminder of what makes America so great.

Which is odd because we keep hearing that America isn't great at all.

At least, that's the message that presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump seems intent on making us believe. With his patented "Make America Great Again" phrasing, Trump has struck a chord with a Republican base that believes that no matter how great things might seem on a day like the Fourth of July, there was always a time when America was greater and that time is what we, as a nation, need to return to. Oddly enough, Trump never specifies when America was actually great, just that at some point over the past 240 years, America was greater than it was in the year 2016. By using the terminology in this way, Trump can appeal to the low-information voting bloc of the Republican base that is simultaneously struggling to make ends meet while at the same time also voting against their best interests. It is this type of voter who has bought the myth that there once existed this magical, mythical America where everything was great for every person.

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[davidn3600]

1. Gallup says only 52% of Americans are proud to be American, lowest in history of polling

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027976382

[Volaris]

2. To them the only reason America isn't great anymore

Is because there's a black Democratic Party President and marriage equality is the Law. They don't give a flying fuck about the rest of it...only their Hate matters.

[seabeckind]

3. Some years ago there was a similar argument

about the tea party movement.

The same attitudes are providing the people with a new champion.

Fight the attitude, not the champion or those who embrace it.

BTW, just where does the USA fall in terms of social or quality of life among the nations of the world? Maybe it's time to wake up and realize what's been happening to our nation in the last 35 years. Not everyone has shared in the dream.

This was the subject of a different thread:

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