What happened to the American Spirit?

Question

When this country was founded, it was because people were not happy with their government... So, they did something about it. During the 60's there were more than enough protests and marches to let the government know that the American people were not happy. ...Why is it that now, people can get pumped up... then do nothing? What is holding you back from telling all how you feel?

Answer 1

IH USA.

Answer 2

This government was formed because the people weren't going to be governed from the other side of the ocean.  The demonstrations in the 60's didn't accomplish much of anything.  The american spirit has been so convoluted because there are so many unconcerned, selfish people in this country.  As we saw during 9-11 it will take an awful lot to dampen our patriotic spirit.  So many people who live here weren't born patriotic americans, so it's hard to learn how to become one.

Answer 3

The owners of the country introduced the owner spirit.

Answer 4

It is there watching us and waiting for democracy with a new democrat president

Answer 5

i blame California, but not Arnold, just California

Answer 6

In today's America,most  can't speak English. The only spirit they have is getting across the Mexican Borders without getting caught.

Answer 7

Americans have become greedy, lazy complainers who expect everything to be done for them by the government instead of being proactive and coming up with unique solutions which used to be an American trait. Unfortunately the very highly educated in this country are the ones who have ruined it, hate to say that but facts are facts.

Answer 8

PC is not what is destroying the country. The fact is that the pursuit of money and material possessions has reached an all time high. The American Dream used to be for someone to get a career of substance, have a family, and become a good person, father/mother, wife/husband, and daughter/son, etc... Today, the American Dream that is promoted is partying throughout the world on your private jet/yacht, making as much money as you can any way you can, and becoming famous. Drug addictions and material obsession have become commonplace and having "a good time" has trumped any want to accomplish something and do good. The selfishness must go.

Answer 9

America has become a whimp with "political correctness".  Our founding fathers are rolling in their grave with the path we are heading.  

I hope America wakes up!

Answer 10

it was squashed by the 2 party duopoly

hit them where it hurts

at the ballot box

vote 3rd party

Answer 11

It's become held down under the weight of everyone's fatness and willingness to give up whatever so they can buy food at McDonald's, clothes at Wal-Mart and not bother taking public transportation.  No one wants to do anything anymore but let the Government give them a handout.