Understanding Americans’ Shift Towards Communism![]()
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Why are so many Americans voting for socialists, Marxists, or communists? The common reason given is that people are finding it hard to “make ends meet,” so they are looking to politicians for food and housing. History has been around this block more than once, and it’s been a disappointment, albeit an abject failure, yet Americans seem to be going back to the same trough only to be left wanting.![]()
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This trend relates to deeper questions about citizenship and the role of government, which are worth exploring further.![]()
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The Roots of American Ideals![]()
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To understand these contrasts, consider the American founding documents alongside core Communist doctrine developed by Marx, Engels, and Lenin.![]()
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American founding documents derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed (We the People) and natural rights (all men are created equal). We have the right to own the fruits of our labor, decide on who holds office, and have equal opportunity, not equal outcomes. We are individuals made by the Creator, not a number, aka “the collective.” ![]()
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The Roots of Communist Doctrine![]()
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Communist doctrine derives its legitimacy from collective or state ownership and planned distribution. Everyone belongs to the same class. The government owns the means of production. Translation: no private property. Everyone is given the same amount of money and gets the same outcome, whether or not they work. Eventually, the state runs out of rich people’s money to support the promised government programs. Everyone becomes equally poor (except the leaders). Creativity and choice cease to exist. ![]()
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In other words, you will own nothing and be happy. You will be rid of the rich and the jobs they provide. Instead, you will work for the government that promised you a guaranteed income, state-run grocery stores, and boringly similar, cheaply made housing. You will stand in line, awaiting your turn in the planned distribution of goods. (Think “nationalized health care,” where you wait in line, sometimes months, for the care you need.)![]()
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Why History Still Matters![]()
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Our current Speaker of the House says, “This is about moving away from a constitutional republic to a communist utopian ideology, and that's a dangerous thing for the future of the country.”![]()
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Let me ask: if it’s so dangerous, why don’t Americans see it that way? I believe this stems from a lack of history education. We can find out how to build an A-frame house online, but we are unaware of the well-known factual history that isn’t revised to fit a narrative. To safeguard our future, we must learn from the past rather than repeat its mistakes.![]()
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It can’t be all economics. There has to be personal and moral discipline involved that lets We the People pursue our dreams under a limited, defined, well-executed government.![]()
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What does the American Dream mean to you?![]()
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The American Dream: Liberty, Responsibility & Limited Government![]()
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There are many interpretations of the American Dream. I just read one by author Walter Isaacson (The Greatest Sentence Ever Written (2025), Simon & Schuster). He talks about how the American Dream is brought to us by our government through economic means. I disagree. I believe the American Dream rests on limited government plus personal and moral responsibility.![]()
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Isaacson’s View![]()
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Isaacson claims the American Dream’s core principle is to be a land of opportunity for all. “If you played by the rules, there would be good jobs at good wages, decent schools, safe streets, and —most important—the prospect of an even better life for your children.” (Isaacson, p. 35)![]()
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I disagree that the American Dream is achieved primarily through government. Yes, a government run by a free people with some defined primary common goals and interests is essential. But government is not the sole determiner of our success as individuals. ![]()
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The Founders’ Intent and Limited Government![]()
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Our Founders held that government is limited and defined as set forth in our founding documents- The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.![]()
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Role of Moral and Religious Teaching![]()
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Our Founders knew human nature needed limits. That’s why they encouraged religious teachings. The state was not to determine the religion of this nation, but in order to have a free people, you needed a society that agreed on certain moral behaviors, like cheating, stealing, and lying being wrong, which are taught in religious settings and benefit the society as a whole. In fact, the second paragraph in the Declaration points to the existence of a God (Creator), that our rights come from Him, and that the purpose of civil government is to protect our God-given rights, not to promise us an economic dream.![]()
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Family Structure and Economic Independence ![]()
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To me, the American Dream is the opportunity to be free to pursue a career of choice, prosper, and keep the money I earn so I can provide for myself and my family. I believe that the American Dream fosters healthy families by encouraging two-parent homes with one primary wage earner, so the other adult can be available to raise the children.![]()
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Policy Implications and Practical Advice![]()
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It can’t be all economics. There has to be personal and moral discipline involved that lets We the People pursue our dreams under a limited, defined, well-executed government.![]()
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