For many years, people in the west would look east at the gigantic land mass and population of China and call it "the sleeping giant". Indeed, the vast land held rich untapped human and natural resources which once utilized would make it a world leader among nations. When that sleeping giant woke it became a powerful economic and military force. Many reports indicate the economy and military of China is now rivaling, and may soon surpass that of the USA.
Meanwhile the United States as a master innovator, bastion of liberty, and torch of capitalism has fallen asleep, in my opinion. We no longer project strong political and moral leadership around the globe. We were once a land heralded for unparalleled optimism and high ethical standards, but sadly that has diminished. Somehow we have allowed mediocrity to overwhelm our workplaces and halls of education. We have become satisfied with lower worker productivity and an educational level below that of 25 or 30 other nations. Politically we have become meek in international affairs and corrupted by ineptness on the domestic front. Our federal government has grown into an octopus of laws and office holders only motivated by lobbyists money and their passion for re election. Republican, democrat and independent politicians have failed in upholding our Constitution, Judea Christian principles, and family values which once united our republic into the worlds greatest nation. Too many of "we the people" have become mentally lazy, satisfied with cheap entertainment, instant gratification, and our welfare checks. Too few of us vote and participate in the meaningful activities and conversations necessary to extend the American dream to future generations. Too many of us allow emotions to overrule common sense and reason.
In many ways we have become the twenty first century sleeping giant of nations. We rely too heavily on carry out food, television reruns, electronic devices, and gutter morals. This wicked brew of bad personal choices coupled with poor political, cultural, educational, church, and social leadership has plunged much of America into a drowsy slumber. Absent of a Pearl Harbor or 9-11, something needs to wake us up lest we slip into a national coma. If we do not vigorously safeguard our independence, national sovereignty, and land of great natural resources and beauty it will be lost to barbarians outside or within our borders. Will we, indeed can we, find the courage and motivation to reset the USA ?
Meanwhile the United States as a master innovator, bastion of liberty, and torch of capitalism has fallen asleep, in my opinion. We no longer project strong political and moral leadership around the globe. We were once a land heralded for unparalleled optimism and high ethical standards, but sadly that has diminished. Somehow we have allowed mediocrity to overwhelm our workplaces and halls of education. We have become satisfied with lower worker productivity and an educational level below that of 25 or 30 other nations. Politically we have become meek in international affairs and corrupted by ineptness on the domestic front. Our federal government has grown into an octopus of laws and office holders only motivated by lobbyists money and their passion for re election. Republican, democrat and independent politicians have failed in upholding our Constitution, Judea Christian principles, and family values which once united our republic into the worlds greatest nation. Too many of "we the people" have become mentally lazy, satisfied with cheap entertainment, instant gratification, and our welfare checks. Too few of us vote and participate in the meaningful activities and conversations necessary to extend the American dream to future generations. Too many of us allow emotions to overrule common sense and reason.
In many ways we have become the twenty first century sleeping giant of nations. We rely too heavily on carry out food, television reruns, electronic devices, and gutter morals. This wicked brew of bad personal choices coupled with poor political, cultural, educational, church, and social leadership has plunged much of America into a drowsy slumber. Absent of a Pearl Harbor or 9-11, something needs to wake us up lest we slip into a national coma. If we do not vigorously safeguard our independence, national sovereignty, and land of great natural resources and beauty it will be lost to barbarians outside or within our borders. Will we, indeed can we, find the courage and motivation to reset the USA ?
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