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Democracy is a euphemism for a society that portrays itself as having freedom. The United States is the master illusionist and tries to use its military-industrial complex worldwide to create similar circumstances. The founding fathers structured a constitution to largely support a White supremacist nation. The nation born of genocide and enslavement tries to set itself up as a model of diversity, equity, and inclusion when it's anything but that.
Whenever there's movement toward a nation of freedom and inclusion, the majority White population reacts as though they are being assaulted. States' rights and the electoral college, in particular, make sure that power stays in the hands of the 1% predominantly White population, which controls 99% of the wealth. The blatant tool of Christianity not only assists with the illusion but also claims religious freedom while simultaneously establishing itself as the nation's religion. "In God we trust" on the money, swearing on the Bible and every POTUS without exception, ending their statements with, "God bless you, and God bless The United States of America." The one freedom they make sure stays is our right to keep our weapons and continue to be violent like the violent nation we are and always have been.
In theory, a democracy puts the power in a simple majority, which basically says it's okay for slightly less than 50% to remain dissatisfied. Even with a voting public, they are easily controlled by being undereducated and miseducated. You. would think in a country this rich, the vast majority would have education beyond a four-year degree, but instead, they force the majority of their population to pay for a college education, which ultimately will get them a wage slavery job. With it, they will likely be unable to provide themselves with food, clothing, and shelter. The capitalist system, which almost goes hand in hand with democracy, is all about the motive of profit. They create a desire for useless items, excessive fast food consumption, and expensive, meaningless rituals like Christmas, weddings, and funerals.
A real revolution in thinking would be possible if they didn't promote division throughout the population. 'Just a few of my thoughts on so-called democracy.
Ronald West, a retired professor and photographic documentarian of art and culture in the African diaspora is also a major collector of traditional African art and contemporary African American art. He is currently writing his memoir titled: “From Poverty to Professor: A Spiritual and Photographic Journey” and will include his manuscript, “Stress, Oppression and Spirituality.” His philosophical views are born of his life experiences and formal education in Inner City Studies Education, an interdisciplinary multicultural analysis of national urban society and international third world community. He has studied metaphysics and eastern philosophy. He is a former Dean of Stodents and motivational speaker.
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