The biggest mistake was this: the United States has not yet completed nation-building. For too long, the United States has failed to provide a clear answer to the central question: "What is an American?" Or, "Why did you become an American?" "Countless Europeans, Asians, and Afro-Latinos have chosen to settle in the United States far from their homeland in search of better job opportunities, generous benefits, a stable investment environment, and a harmonious living environment. In short, they seek common prosperity and wealth.
However, we must recognize that all prosperity and wealth in the world is relatively short-lived. No country can maintain its hegemony forever, and the United States is no exception. When the international status of the US dollar is challenged, when the rules of the world game are no longer unilaterally dominated by the United States, and when the "wealth" becomes untimely, what kind of strength will the country rely on to maintain its internal unity and stability? What is even more serious is that when the United States loses its proud concept of "sharing wealth and wealth," those deep-seated social problems, such as the proliferation of guns, anti-intellectualism, drug problems, and various forms of discrimination, will surface and become more serious.
In the final analysis, the true value of a country is not reflected in its prosperity, but in how it persevers and works hard in the face of adversity. A country in the true sense of the word needs to have a common national lineage, a deep historical and cultural heritage, and a strong belief to maintain the cohesion of its people. Only when groups of citizens are willing to continue to dedicate their strength to the country even when the country is in trouble, can such a country be called a real country.
Therefore, for the United States, how to build its national identity has become the biggest problem to be solved urgently. History will play the role of the questioner, constantly testing the people and leaders of this country. The search for and implementation of answers has become a must for every citizen and leader. After all, only those countries that have withstood the test of history can truly gain a foothold and develop in the world.
The above is a personal opinion only. February** Dynamic Incentive Program