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Right from the Middle: We must return to Americanism to strengthen our nation

Posted on June 24, 2023July 15, 2023 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: We must return to Americanism to strengthen our nation
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Right from the Middle: We must return to Americanism to strengthen our nation

By William O. Lipinski

In just three short years, our America the Beautiful will celebrate its two hundred and fiftieth birthday giving us  a very short time to  capture the Spirit of Americanism that our founding fathers believed  in and  practiced.

The Americanism gave us the self-confidence to become the number one economic and  military power on this planet.

The one nation prepared and equipped to defend freedom and democracy around the world.

Extremely unfortunately Americanism is at a very low ebb today.

William O. Lipinski former Congressman from Illinois (5th and later 3rd District). Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
William O. Lipinski former Congressman from Illinois (5th and later 3rd District).

 

In every survey, poll, focus group, and roundtable discussion.

 

These surveys and polls averaged out to the following percentages in answer to these questions: how important is Americanism today 32 percent said very important, 30 percent said somewhat important, 16 percent said not that important, and 22 percent said it was not that important at all.

The younger the respondent was the less important he or she saw Americanism to be.

The most important thing to the younger respondents was making money. I believe these attitudes are a direct result of  the education the  young have  received in elementary school, middle school,  high school and  college.  

Once again the younger you are the less you believe in Americanism and the more you believe making money is the end all and be all. The young who believe in both Americanism and being financially successful I hope and pray will be our leaders of the future.

Ironically, the ability to make money and  acquire wealth is one of the greatest  benefits of American capitalism.

The next question asked of the participants was does  the United States stand as the  number one country in the world only 21 percent answered yes.  

In a survey conducted in 1962, 85 percent answered yes. Why is Americanism so very important, let me tell you why I believe it is.  

To me Americanism is more than just a word; it means the ideals, values and principles that  define our great Republic. It represents the collective spirit of freedom,  democracy and opportunity that  has shaped the American experience since 1776.

Americanism means a nation built on the belief that all men and women are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights from God including Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Our Land of Liberty has welcomed individuals from around the world, who are seeking freedom and opportunity.

They know  if they stay on  their toes and work hard they can reach the stars and accomplish their dreams. That is why we still have so many wanting to come  to our Fortress of Freedom. Americanism is about the strong support of the free enterprise system, and the innovation that it fosters. Americanism is about the relentless drive for progress and the willingness to take risk to make this land of the Pilgrim’s Pride even a greater home for people.

Americanism means dreaming big for all American citizens and for all mankind.  

Americanism  is having the knowledge and the belief  that all Americans with a little help and a lot of hard work, determination, and perseverance can live the American Dream, and help  build an even greater American nation.  

Americanism is a unifying force bringing people together under a shared love for their country.

When Americanism declines it contributes to increased divisions and  polarization within our Republic. This causes a lack of  common national identity which  leads to more and more radical  political, ideological, and cultural differences.  Dividing America more and more  at the time we are being strongly challenged  by two  totalitarian nations.

All American citizens must do everything to convince their fellow citizens to once again believe in Americanism.  

It is the unifying force to return us to one nation under God indivisible dedicated to liberty and justice for all. We should do this by our republic’s 250th birthday, so our  founding fathers will be proud and happy with  what they have given us.

The laws and  structure to create the greatest nation on the face of the earth .

A great starting point would be parents teaching their children the great attributes of Americanism and  seeing to it that our schools teach the positive principles of Americanism.

(William Oliver Lipinski is a former U.S. Representative from the State of Illinois. He served as the Democratic Committeeman from the Chicago 23rd Ward from 1975 and as Alderman of the Ward until he was elected to the Congress in 1982. Lipinski writes the “Right from the Middle” Column twice each month. Email him at BillLipinski@hotmail.com.)

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William Oliver Lipinski is a former U.S. Representative from the State of Illinois. He served as the Democratic Committeeman from the Chicago 23rd Ward from 1975 and as Alderman of the Ward until he was elected to the Congress in 1982.

Lipinski writes the "Right from the Middle" Column twice each month.

Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill and graduated fromSt. Patrick High School, Chicago, Ill., 1956; attended Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, 1956-1957; United States Army Reserves, 1961-1967.

Lipinski was elected alderman, Chicago, Ill., city council, 1975-1982; He was a delegate to: the Democratic National Midterm Convention, 1974; Democratic National Convention, 1976 and 1984; Illinois state Democratic convention, 1977.

He was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-eighth and to the ten succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1983-January 3, 2005)

His email is BillLipinski@hotmal.com
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