Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Neoliberalism "Don't Tell Me What to Do!"

In a world bonded together by digital media, it has become more and more difficult for countries to become isolated from influencing each other. But that is exactly why neoliberal are nervous. The idea of public or national power horrifies these new liberals, who prefer to have individuals and states get back to taking power and running their own businesses'. A global economy, in their mind, leads to over seas money, jobs, as well as a confusing American ideology. How can we be patriotic, when more than half of our country is owned by other countries? There is a hypocrisy, or say, paradox that is created when we go outside our own country for help. Who can American's be loyal to? Our country or those that own our country? It depends if we mean ideologically or realistically. Ideally, American's imagine themselves as mavericks, heroes and pioneers. Realistically, Most American's are struggling to survive. And global media and communication only add to the problem. Although, the world is learning that perhaps foreigners are not as bad as they thought, (everyone like cat videos. Right?!), there is an increase in homogeny that occurs throughout the world. Starbucks opens in every foreign country,and a piece of cultural authenticity dies. Sacrifice is unavoidable.  It is no wonder that America  is scrambling back to private ownership. Neoconservatives are afraid that they will lose their rights of life, liberty and happiness. All I can say is "Don't Tell Them What to Do!"

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