We never had it, at least not to the level European cultures do.
That's not a BAD thing.
We're individualistic, but we'll stick together and be close brothers in arms when shit gets bad.
Then, when the rough times were over, it's back to going our individualistic way again.
I've always thought we Americans are kinda like family that doesn't get along. Brothers that fight. Sisters that bicker. We don't even really LIKE each other. But... We love each other.
So, if you attack my sibling, I'll kick your ass. Because only I get to beat him up. Not you.
That's built with time. All of that comes with trust and a certain amount of charisma. You have to make sure to build that tradition. My own family used to be better about it, but I've certainly seen Italian, Irish, Jewish, or Mexican (among others) families with deep roots in their own traditions who make a real effort to keep those things alive, to talk to their neighbors, to build their communities, etc.
It's hard because we all have so much other crap to pay attention to in life and we let that be an excuse for failing to commit or re-commit to each other. We fail even our own kids or spouses and end up with broken homes. That has to stop, but that means we have to slow down and prioritize our responsibilities. Work and career have to come after family, friends, neighbors, and community - after our God, after our values and principles, etc. And it's much easier to say than to do. We're seeing that now with the vaccine mandates. Do we value our gold or our principles of bodily autonomy and the right as free men to make our own healthcare decisions? We're each making those choices right now.
I wish Americans could have that closeness, but I’m thinking it’s never going to be.
After the TRUTH is revealed about (((them))) we will be united as never before fren! Fear not...the Best is yet to be!
We never had it, at least not to the level European cultures do.
That's not a BAD thing.
We're individualistic, but we'll stick together and be close brothers in arms when shit gets bad.
Then, when the rough times were over, it's back to going our individualistic way again.
I've always thought we Americans are kinda like family that doesn't get along. Brothers that fight. Sisters that bicker. We don't even really LIKE each other. But... We love each other.
So, if you attack my sibling, I'll kick your ass. Because only I get to beat him up. Not you.
That's America.
Great analogy Pede 😎
That's built with time. All of that comes with trust and a certain amount of charisma. You have to make sure to build that tradition. My own family used to be better about it, but I've certainly seen Italian, Irish, Jewish, or Mexican (among others) families with deep roots in their own traditions who make a real effort to keep those things alive, to talk to their neighbors, to build their communities, etc.
It's hard because we all have so much other crap to pay attention to in life and we let that be an excuse for failing to commit or re-commit to each other. We fail even our own kids or spouses and end up with broken homes. That has to stop, but that means we have to slow down and prioritize our responsibilities. Work and career have to come after family, friends, neighbors, and community - after our God, after our values and principles, etc. And it's much easier to say than to do. We're seeing that now with the vaccine mandates. Do we value our gold or our principles of bodily autonomy and the right as free men to make our own healthcare decisions? We're each making those choices right now.
You’re right, and I just hope we have the ability to improve our world for the future of the children. They deserve freedom.
🤣😂☝🏼 I’ma salty cracker at heart