A new Gallup poll shows that fewer and fewer Americans feel pride in their country’s democracy. At the same time, an intense debate is underway regarding developments in U.S. domestic politics and the country’s extensive involvement in the Middle East. Many analysts point out that protracted and controversial foreign policy conflicts risk having repercussions at home as well.
Americans“ pride in several of the country’s most fundamental institutions continues to decline. This is shown by a new Gallup poll in which only 28 percent say they are ”very“ or ”extremely” proud of how American democracy works. Trust in the military has also fallen sharply—from 78 percent in 2017 to 59 percent today.
There are significant differences among voter groups. Among Republican voters, 43 percent say they still feel a strong sense of pride in how democracy works, while the figures are significantly lower among Democrats and independent voters.
The United States is going through a period of deep division
The survey comes at a time when the United States is marked by an unusually polarized political climate. In recent years, the country has been marked by intense conflicts over immigration, inflation, the role of the judiciary, freedom of speech, and U.S. international engagement.
At the same time, the United States has been deeply involved in the conflicts in the Middle East through its extensive military, economic, and diplomatic support for Israel. This has led to widespread protests, sharp political divisions, and an intense debate over the country’s foreign policy, both in the United States and internationally.
Analysis: Foreign policy always has domestic political consequences
It is no surprise that protracted international conflicts influence public opinion at home. Historically, wars and costly military engagements have often led to increased political polarization, diminished trust in institutions, and growing distrust of political leadership.
It is not possible to conclude from the Gallup poll that U.S. support for Israel is the cause of the decline in pride in democracy. However, the decline in public opinion is occurring at the same time that the U.S. has been heavily involved in the Middle East conflict for an extended period, making foreign policy one of the most hotly debated issues in the country.
When a country becomes involved in protracted and controversial conflicts abroad, it is therefore hardly surprising that this also has consequences for domestic public opinion. The extent of these consequences will likely continue to be a central issue in upcoming elections and the ongoing debate about the United States’ role in the world.
After decades of social democratic mismanagement, tough measures are needed to get the country back on track.
I think Trump is way too nice.
And far too much for “Israel First”! The fact that he is spilling American blood based on a mix of outright lies and Israel’s expansion at the expense of other peoples is a disgrace both to him and to the United States.
The only thing that could save him from meeting the criteria for treason—by having sold out his own country and people to a self-proclaimed master race with disproportionate influence over both U.S. foreign and domestic policy— would be if he has a hidden agenda aimed at ensuring that the genocidal nation is defeated once and for all.
It is worth noting that it doesn’t matter how one tries to muddy the waters with semantic nonsense about differences in definition between Israelis, Zionists, and Jews. Behind these three concepts lies religious Jewish genocidal racism—which, incidentally, was shared by the Jewish cult leader who brainwashed more people than any other megalomaniacal narcissist in the history of the world.
From the joint sacred document of Jews and Christians, the Torah/Biblical Pentateuch:
Deuteronomy 7:16 (two different translations)
- All the peoples whom the Lord your God gives into your hand you shall destroy.
- You shall destroy all the nations that the LORD your God gives you.
From the Christian Bible:
Matthew 5:17-18 (from Jesus Sermon on the Mount)
- Do not think that I have come to nullify what God has said through the law of Moses and the prophets. No, I have come to fulfill it and make it a reality. I assure you that every word of the law will remain in force as long as heaven and earth exist and until everything God has foretold has come to pass.
You're absolutely right—Trump is way too "Israel first" when it comes to all the big issues; he acts just like our politicians, who don't give a damn about their own people.
People are slowly beginning to realize that democracy is a despicable form of government.