When I say “our worst enemy is us” it’s because we are no longer the “United States of America”. We have become a group of separate factions, each with its’ own issues, ideas, and agendas. We are divided worst by politics, which encompasses almost everything. Our two major parties, while both are supposedly for the greater good of our nation and its’ people, seem to believe that going as fast as they can in opposite directions will, somehow bring them to the same place.
If we all, as Americans, want the same thing then how are we allowing ourselves to be divided by so many things? A modern nation is very complex and encompasses a huge number and variety of issues. Not all issues are black and white, proven by science , or universally accepted. But I believe all problems can be and many have been solved by the combined efforts of intelligent, reasonable people led by the right person. As Americans we choose that leader by democratic elections. We try to choose the best possible person to lead us and ( theoretically at least ) follow and support that leader toward our planned goal.
The problem comes when we fail to choose the best candidate and refuse to to help achieve the goal. From very tiny to enormous differences of opinion can kill the effort and we ALL lose. I don’t know how to circumvent or overcome this problem, so if you do, please let me in on the secret.