This question, and its corollary, "Who is an American?" seems like a minefield. Any answer you produce feels like it will blow up in your face. But answering it is vital to the moment.
America did not succeed because of its diversity. It succeeded in spite of it.
Diversity, the world over, ruins nations. Somehow, These United States muddle through with an astonishing lack of contention and bloodshed. Will it last?
As long as the prosperity lasts, America will last. This weird mix of commercial empire and global good guys can only last while the money comes east. Once the money stops flowing, I would guess America starts to come apart.
A commendable inquiry.
America did not succeed because of its diversity. It succeeded in spite of it.
Diversity, the world over, ruins nations. Somehow, These United States muddle through with an astonishing lack of contention and bloodshed. Will it last?
As long as the prosperity lasts, America will last. This weird mix of commercial empire and global good guys can only last while the money comes east. Once the money stops flowing, I would guess America starts to come apart.
I would amend it some to: As long as the hope of prosperity lasts
If that dies, we die...but then, who DOESN'T that kill?
That is true. As long as people believe they will be more prosperous with America, it will continue to survive.