Common Quote by Jim Hightower
“Most people have a sense that things have gone terribly wrong. It's not just some giveaways to the rich and the rigging of regulatory rules. It's something fundamental. The very idea of America is being stolen, and people are sensing that with a tremor within their hearts. They are taking away this core notion of the common good, this idea that we are all in it together. They are diverting America from our historic striving towards egalitarianism, which is why America exists. It's the thing that makes us unique in history. That's what people are sensing. We are going down the wrong path.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "America's Core Values", 2018
He feels America’s egalitarian ideal is eroding, causing a collective sense of loss.
In simple terms: America’s shared ideal is fading, causing unease.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and protect common good values.
Themes
politics
social cohesion
national identity
inequality
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- policy advocacy
- public forums
- educational campaigns
Key Concepts
civic responsibility
collective consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can restore shared purpose?
- How can individuals influence national direction?
A Different Perspective
Change may be gradual; not all share this perception.
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