Argumentative Essay: The Decline Of America

Is America dead? In my humble opinion, the answer is no. You see America was built upon dreams and ideas and still is, in which were manifested among a small group of men who decided to proclaim a nation in which no one and no religion can be discriminated. This is why the constitution is always up for debate because it's so vague in it's meaning, You and I can have different interpretations on some parts, which then arises an ideology in which you firmly believe and I firmly believe in, this key factor here is what makes democracy so great. America will be this way, there is no one man or group who will change it as long as there are people willing to voice there opinions and ideas, free speech is the greatest

On Christmas Eve in 2010, my grandmother received a gift from a hospice nurse who was assisting with my grandfather’s deteriorating health. Initially both surprised and embarrassed by the gesture, her emotions quickly changed once she removed the wrapping. A single package of Ramen Noodles was revealed. Embarrassment changed to confusion as she attempted to wrap her mind around what she had received. The hospice worker drove a 1997 Plymouth Voyager that she regularly complained about not being able to run properly for more than a week. She wore old worn out clothing and my grandmother claims she had never seen the woman wear jewelry before. It was evident that she was not wealthy. Although she could not afford a gift, the nurse in her

Every four years, Americans go to the polls and vote. Experts say approximately 23% of America have unregistered voters. Voting is vital. Every single vote counts on election day. The Presidential Election brings out the most Americans. Democratic and Republican parties go head to head in the race to become the nation’s president. In 2008, the presidential hopeful will be Barack Obama. He will provide citizens with affordable healthcare insurance. Obama will give tax breaks to the working class and improve the education systems.

"I would put forward a comprehensive health care program and fund it with an increase in corporate taxes.”

I believe America in the 21st-century is neither. If we take a look at how we do things in America it is not rational nor is it spiritual. We have senators who advocate for a man who says Islam is a false religion. That same man has called Native Americans “Reds” and Asian Americans “Yellows.” They support him because he is a member of their party. Blindly supporting someone like that is not rational. If you don’t share the same ideologies as him, why would you support him? Another example of America not being rational. We have had the enemy of our government erected as a statue. Confederate generals and such as monuments. That’s like France having statues of Hitler. They were enemies but you want to honor and keep them. America is not rational.

In characteristic Trump-ian fashion, the businessman turned presidential candidate- and alleged sexual offender- doesn’t give a sh*t, and his campaign is going down disgracefully at best, according to anonymous- and named- sources from within the campaign.

I like to think of America as a tree. The people themselves are its leaves, the government is its branches, our freedom is its roots. Together the tree will stand tall, but if you take one of these things away the power will be become unbalanced causing all to come crashing down. America has bestowed upon us many gifts throughout the generations. America’s gift to my generation is a sense of unity, a rich heritage with our government, each rooted in freedom.

In 2013, The United States spent over $737 billion on its military, at a time where the country is in an economic crisis. The United States spends more money on the military then most of the world combined, it’s no secret that the U.S is known as the world’s police. What are the consequences that will come with this, the American citizens are already feeling the effects of modern imperialism. In order to maintain the world police status, the United Sates continues to make cuts toward the infrastructure and the economy. American roadways, schools, social services, emergency services and the environment are

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Immigrants are what this country is built on; their hard work, sweat and tears. During a time span of 39 years (1881 – 1920) over 23 million immigrants migrated to the United States from all corners of the world, with a majority coming from eastern and southern European countries and even Canada and Latin America. The United States became the place where everyone wanted to be and start their life over, to have a better life for their families. In 1910, Europeans had the highest percentage of all immigrants coming to the Unites States totaling around 70%. The decline started coming started after 1914 due to war and immigration laws that began to be created by the government.

Over the course of history, many things have changed, but in recent times, in America one thing sticks out. Our countries American identity has been transformed over the past century. When our country was involved in wars and conflict, the citizens of this nation had a sort of, unity. A bond pulling them together, a common enemy. Recently, even with terrorist attacks threatening our country, millennials like myself fail to see the threat and danger of the world. We fight amongst ourselves.

America is nation unlike any other; we truly are a melting pot of so many different cultures. America has grown far beyond what any of the founding fathers ever could have imagined. America can claim great pride in many accomplishments, but even with these accomplishments though, America is on the decline. When America was founded, it was thoughtfully planned out and set up in a way to ensure freedom. This was done so that they would not go back into the cycle of a controlling government, like the one the just separated from. Even with months of planning, many prayers and debates, their provisions have not all been able to withstand America’s growing government. In time, the government has continued to take more and more power for itself. In

Beginning with Nixon and continuing with Reagan after the radical changes of American culture in the sixties and seventies, Americans would begin to shift towards more conservative ideas unsure of the rapid radical change. In the 1994 mid term elections, the American people would elect a congress of mostly conservatives for the first time in nearly 50 years. At the core of this success would be the Contract with America. A set of promises and goals devised by conservative congressional representative Newt Gingrich. In 2000 the Republicans (modern conservative party) would retain the Congress and capture the White House. Conservatism has been a leading political ideology since the inception of the United States to

Our country has fallen away from Jesus Christ. The foundation on which we were built has been destroyed, leaving us with a broken house. This nation is not living under God. The Bible, in which should determine our values and thus morals has been ignored making our nation morally corrupt. As we continue to let others, such as our peers and the media, determine our self-worth, social status, priorties, and boundries they will continue to direct us in the ways immorality. We need to start thinking for our selves and getting back to basics.

United States, 2006: a nation with a history of a mere 230 years, yet it stands as one of the most powerful nations in the world. Yet many of us know little about the history and cultural changes that led to the birth of this nation. We only know the bits and pieces that are taught as we sit daydreaming in our fifth grade classroom. The Puritans, the Pilgrims, Christopher Columbus, the Mayflower, we know about these people and things, yet what aspects of their lives created the change in America? The answer to this question can be found by observing the changes in religion, women's role, and colonial law as it brought about the change in the Puritan's cultural values.