I agree the United States was an idea. Was that really a good idea? The propositional nation was always an experiment, and one whose outcome was never assured. If the American idea required bloodshed to manifest in reality, what does this tell us about that idea? If the American idea required the invasion of foreign lands, from the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq, what does that tell us about that idea?
You point out that America is now falling apart to tribalism and corruption, and I think you are correct to do so - But if you are right, then what does this tell us about the American idea?
I agree the United States was an idea. Was that really a good idea? The propositional nation was always an experiment, and one whose outcome was never assured. If the American idea required bloodshed to manifest in reality, what does this tell us about that idea? If the American idea required the invasion of foreign lands, from the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq, what does that tell us about that idea?
You point out that America is now falling apart to tribalism and corruption, and I think you are correct to do so - But if you are right, then what does this tell us about the American idea?