Unite Us

The Divided States of America is a documentary by PBS Frontline, in which they analyze the stalemated America that Obama took over in 2009 and issues he faced, and later divided America that Trump took over in January. The documentary purpose was to show the effect of the division within the United States and encourage listeners to consider the future effects of Trump’s presidency, It elaborates on what actions Obama took which led to such a polarized nation, where some strongly supported him, while others strongly disagreed.

After the tragic incidents displayed on 9/11, Americans came to together as ONE nation united. Some gathered in church and synagogues while others in community centers and homes to show strength and support for our nation. For our country, we echoed to the rest of the world ‘United We Stand.’

Now days, we are selfish and tend to only side with people who identify with us. We are divided from

Even with the looming divide, America remains optimistic about the future of the nation, and only 45% of the nation believes that the election did real damage to the nation (Hackman 1). While almost one-in-two Americans believing the nation suffered a blow during the election would seem alarmingly high, with the way the election went, it would be expected that more Americans would agree the election did damage. Also, according to the same survey 59% of Americans think Trump should compromise with Democrats (2). To be sure, this relatively uplifting statistic still remains a headwind to unifying the nation. It remains a fact, according the the Washington Post survey, more than four-in-ten Americans believe Trump should not compromise with Democrats. To say, in a blanket statement, a politician of any stature should not compromise is toxic to its core. Unfortunately, however, both Republicans and Democrats suffer from this never give an inch mentality. When citizens or politicians believe their positions are so superior that compromise is not an option, there is simply no way to convince these people that they are actually wrong or that there may be a better way to solve the problem at hand.

Our nation had been divided since it was Established. We have been though a lot of trials and tribulation . Our nation has been divided though race and Political parties.

On April 13, I went to E. J. Dionne’s “Our Divided Political Heart: Campaign 2016” lecture. The question posed was who are we as a nation, and what is it that’s tearing us apart? In his speech, some key issues he touched base on were about how America is struggling to maintain a balance of individuality and community. E. J. Dionne argued that Americans can't agree on who we are because we can't agree on who we've been, or what it is that makes us Americans. Furthermore, Americans have cherished liberty, individual opportunity and self-expression while also upholding the importance of community obligation and civic virtue.

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” Aristotle. The world is better together, as a whole, than it is made up by each country individually, separated and fending for themselves, with no one support from one another. We are currently living in a divided world. Either divided over power, race, religion, and so much more. We read the news daily, wondering why we cannot accept each other and move forward. We wonder why we are all trying to win the “war of division” separately, not relying on other people that believe in the same thing we do. This “war of division,” despite the contrary, is one we have been facing since the start of our country. From the day we won our war of independence to today, we fight issues on our own, but what

In order to recover from this crisis, and to better resolve the overall crisis haunting America, the top influential leaders in America need to discuss openly and honestly what their goals are and find commonality. Another important duty the leaders need to achieve is creating a more positive relationships with all of their stakeholders, not just one’s they deem important for their position. Another suggestion would be to use a more culture-centered approach when communicating, especially due to the racial aspect along with the controversy regarding guns. A culture-centered approach focuses on appropriately communicating with audiences that are often underrepresented during a crisis (Follman, p.

We want to be united, And treated like one. But with all the hatred in this world, There is a lot to be done. We want to be respected, And we deserve nothing less.

In the book, Outcasts United, by St. John, my favorite chapter is actually the first one. Chapter one is all about Luma, the soccer coach of the refugees. The reason chapter one is my favorite is because she reminds me a lot of myself. Luma wants to part from her parents and stay in the United States of America. Her choice came with the consequences of her parents and sister not communicating with her again if she chooses to stay in the US. Her grandma would still communicate about the family until she passes away in a later chapter. Another example of why this is my favorite is because I can relate to tons of it. My dad no longer talks to me due to me moving out at “too young” of an age. I moved to the city to be closer to work and school but in his eyes I was sinning. This is also why I think I relate most to Luma.

And we as Americans have a choice, we can choose to be better, to embrace one another, to respect our country. Some Americans have misused the freedom that we possess choosing to burn the very flag that represents their freedom and choosing to kneel during the national anthem of the country that provides that right to choose, their country. This is our country for the people, by the people. So why do we act as if the government has betrayed us? Just because we did not vote for the current president. Because we do not agree with what the president is doing? It's time for all Americans to look at a person’s character and their actions, not their political party. We need to realize that we are not democrats, republicans, or libertarians we are Americans. By allowing these labels we are allowing our country to be divided. George Washington warned us about political parties the end he left the oval office; he told us that these parties would tear us apart. And looking at all of the

Since the founding of our government, we, the American people have done our best to work together and benefit society as a whole. Sadly, many people in our society today allow their differences to drive them apart, and cause unnecessary feuds simply because they do not agree with the beliefs or decisions another person makes. This occurs on a vast scale which ranges from Government officials to teenagers in High School. In order to better society, my generation should do their very best to learn to work together and accept other people, even if their race, culture, ideas, beliefs, and decisions are different than their own.

The United States of America has seen great change throughout its history. While a considerable amount of time has matured the nation, the core spirit of the American people remains unaffected. In spite of all the wars fought and problems that arose, the

‘United We Stand, Divided We Fall”, aesop fables (http://www.bartleby.com/17/1/52.html) immediately became the battle cry of the Nation following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on US soil, it was interpreted that if we bind together as a people in the face of adversity, diversity, hate and pain we could create a barrier that would protect us, our children, our families, our neighbors, life as we wanted it to be. United We Stand, Divided We Fall quickly became anti-muslim propaganda, spewing hatred based on religious beliefs, which spiraled into anti-middle eastern riots and hate crimes with the swiftness that could make heads spin.

Our society is split in two. The past election emphasized that America is not united under one belief system. No one can say that we should all have the same beliefs because that is simply not the basis of a good society. Differences of opinions create innovations and new ideas that add light to our lives. But when these differences come to the point where some members of society get hurt as a result of these beliefs, one would think a line would be drawn.