Has unity become a foul word?

@Soossie's post got me to thinking about our country and wondering if, at this juncture, we the people could find the pathway to a unified country.

Granted, we’ve never, except for rare moments, truly been unified, or even a gracious (to one another) nation; but is it impossible for the majority of us to sit and “break bread” and become unified in a way forward?

What are your thoughts both for and against the idea?

I'm open to thoughts and ideas from others than those who live in the U.S.

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ffony · M

@Ontheroad: Thanks for recognizing that not everyone on here is US American (and despite that, may even have useful thoughts 😊)

Sadly I don't see much constructive response to your wish for a more united country. A united world would be better still. It's sad that so many replies seem to be mostly negative; explaining how 'the other side' wouldn't co-operate, etc. I don't think I see a single constructive suggestion

Are people just so happy practicing hostility, that the won't try something different?

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ffony · M

@BlueGreenGrey I think about this every day: It's probably the root of my habitual, cynical sarcasm; because my estimate of the percentage you request is vanishingly small.

" if the continued existence of humanity depends on it ... " - I'm in no doubt about that. In fact I think we passed the point of no return long ago.

And these are my excuses for failing to reduce my own lifestyle to the subsistence level I think would be appropriate. 🫤

ffony · M

@BlueGreenGrey I think of the unity and strength of purpose that existed when I was growing up in wartime Britain, and I wish vainly that the modern world would recognize and deal aggressively with the much greater danger we now all face.

In my view tinkering with energy strategies and carbon taxes is whistling in the wind.