USA Decay to Autocracy

Introduction.

Over the past 10 years I have seen dramatic changes in the United State of America (USA) which has weakened the USA and its Allies in their world standing and the USA internally creating a very dangerous situation in terms of our democracy and world security.

Post World War II.

After World War II the USA became the highly dominant power in the world, militarily, in stature upholding democracy and financially. Its political system and leadership provided the stability the world required and looked up to. This in general lasted until 2000’s when the decay started gradually due to the wars in the middle east, Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan resulting in the USA political upheaval. It also had an effect on the activities of Russia and China who saw the decay for themselves motivating them to become more dominant, especially China. However, I believe the decay accelerated when Donald J Trump entered the political arena in 2015 running for President of the USA.

Autocracy Versus Democracy.

Autocracy is defined as (A state or society governed by one person with absolute power). Since the mid 1900’s Dictatorship (one person with absolute power) has been increasing all over the world which has diminished Democracy (A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives).

In 2022 there were 52 Countries ruled by Dictators and there is no sign of this decreasing in fact there is an increase in military coups especially in Africa which are anti democracy.

USA’s peaceful Civil War.

Rivalry between USA Republicans and Democrats for control of the United States House of Representatives (House) ,United States Senate (Senate) and Presidency has always been evident in the USA with the interaction of these two parties being a long accepted civilised personal debate respecting each others points of view and accepting the outcomes of the respective voting systems.

However, since Trump stepped into the political arena and becoming USA President in 2016 all that has changed creating the accelerated decay of the USA institutions and norms.

USA’s Growing Cult Civil War.

Ever since Trump started his bid to become President he has, like all con men attracted a Trump mania base in the Republican party who like his bombastic, low class, no shame, type of character, who has no real regard for the USA institutions or the political norms of the past. Whilst in office as President he was embolden to a point where he called all the shots acting like a Dictator and causing much disruption to the USA which an increasing number of Republican extremist in the public and law makers within the House liked. It was naturally assumed by Trump and this group now becoming a Cult (a system of devotion directed towards a particular figure) in this case, Trump would win a second term as President in 2020 against Joe Biden a previous Vice-President and long term Senator. Trump also told his base that the election would be a fraud if he lost.

USA’s Shameful Insurrection.

In November2019 after a huge turnout of the electorate Joe Biden beat Trump but he would not concede defeat and told his base (followers) and the Republican party that the election was a fraud and it was stolen and he had won not Biden. Almost all Trumps lawyers lost many court cases for fraud as there was ‘No Fraud’. After many attempts to get the Election nullified his Vice President (VP) Mike Pence announced in the House that Biden won having that most Electoral College votes he was to be the new President in 2020. Trump would still not concede and by his rhetoric incited the Insurrection on the Capital Building by his base before the during VP’s reading all of the Electoral College votes and announcement of the winner. This was a very shameful day for the USA resulting in deaths and injuries to law enforcement officers all because Trump wanted to stay as President just like a Dictator and could not accept he lost due to the USA people’ decision (Democracy).

USA’s Dangerous Trend to Autocracy and Decay.

Over the past 2 years Prosecutors of the USA Department of Justice (DOJ) have indicted (charged) Trump 4 times related to his activities against the USA democracy including some of his senior co conspirators. These are very serious Federal and State charges. A normal reaction of people would be to distance yourself from Trump. Not in the USA, the trend is for more people to follow Trump who is running to be President again in 2024 as they still believe his lies that he won the 2020 election. They are acting like a Cult (a system of devotion directed towards a particular figure) in this case Trump, not realising that he will do his best to become a Dictator and create an Autocracy by eliminating the USA institutions power and disregarding the USA constitution which will harm all of the people of the USA.

USA’s Increasing Political, Financial and Military Adversaries.

The effect of this turmoil within the USA is that other countries are looking to reduce the influence and status of the USA and their Allies by forming their own new alliances to challenge the USA Politically, Financially and Militarily changing the world order.

Politically:

The world is politically divided into two main blocs:

The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc met for its annual leader’s summit in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22–24, 2023. The highlight of the fifteenth summit was the agreement to admit six new member countries: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, who will officially join the bloc in January 2024.

The main counter bloc the WESTERN ALLIANCES includes the USA, Europe Union (27 Countries), United Kingdom, Turkey, Canada, Australia , Japan, South Korea and New Zealand.

It is believed that the direction that the USA is moving in and its rapid decay in its governance especially in the House and the possibility of Trump winning the next election is making other countries align with China in particular which they see as a more stable and powerful partner.

Financially:

For many years the USA currency (US Dollar) has been the main trading currency throughout the world, especially oil, gas and other essential commodities. It has dominated the currency exchange markets which also effects the stock markets. However the BRICS bloc are looking to change the dominance of the US Dollar by trading in their own currencies or moving to the Chinese Yuan. Once again this due to the USA decay.

Militarily:

The main world Military power has been the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) headed by the USA. This includes 32 countries with the recent entry of Sweden. In addition NATO has other alliances with Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Also the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) (USA, Australia, Japan and India). The India inclusion is a contraindication when considering BRICS.

The opposition including China, Russia, Belarus, South Africa and very recently North Korea have agreements to cooperate together if conflict breaks out world wide.

We have seen part cooperation due to Russia invading Ukraine, however NATO and its allies are supporting Ukraine with weapons and other types of Aid. Taiwan is another flashpoint where China insists Taiwan is part of China but the USA, Japan and South Korea dispute that and are supporting Taiwan with weapons for their self protection. This is also is part of the ‘South China Sea’ dispute where China claims nearly all of it. This is also opposed by the USA and all of the countries with claims to their part of the ‘South China Sea’.

Due to this situation and other desires of China world domination they have increased their Land, Air and Sea military significantly, to a point where they have the largest Navy in the world surpassing the USA again due to USA’s decay.

USA Domestic Decay

Another part of the USA Decay is the population divisions, Republican and Democrats, African and Latino Americans and White Americans some of which are White Supremacists embolden by Trumps rhetoric again. In addition the Abortion and Gun Law and Mass Shootings issues and the Republican controlled Supreme Court created by Trump. Finally, the many people who are following Trumps assertion that the DOJ and other USA Institutions are being Politically Weaponised against Trump and the Republican party is increasing. It should be remembered Trump was twice recommend by the House for Impeachment during his Presidency but failed by the Senate controlled by the Republicans.

2024 USA Decision More Autocracy or Democracy

The Presidential, Senate and House Elections outcomes will be crucial for the USA and its Allies. They will determine whether the USA will vote for Autocracy or Democracy which will also determine if the USA continues to Decay or returns to a more civilised responsible country that the world depends upon for welfare and security. If the vote is for Autocracy with Trump at the helm our Adversaries especially China and Russia will be celebrating. God Help the USA and their Allies.

Disclaimer:

These are my own thoughts from an independent viewer and are not in any way designed to interfere with the will of the USA people who’s decision is theirs and theirs alone.

Thank you for your time reading this post.