FTI: America After the Shock: What Comes Next for Our Democracy

# America After the Shock: What Comes Next for Our Democracy—Beyond Left vs. Right

I recently read this article which inspired me to create this event, and it does seem to stand up to a fact check: https://hartmannreport.com/p/americas-new-political-reality-trump-8d4

America is entering a new political era—and pretending it’s just “business as usual” is no longer an option.

This conversation isn’t about cheering for Trump or attacking him. It’s about honestly examining what has changed in the American system, why so many citizens feel unheard or betrayed, and what the rise of strongman-style politics says about our institutions, economy, and culture.

Drawing from recent analysis on America’s shifting political reality, we’ll explore:

• Why traditional political labels are breaking down
• What fuels mass support for outsider and anti-establishment movements
• How power, money, media, and fear shape public behavior—on all sides
• What choices Americans still have, regardless of party affiliation

This is a no-shaming, no-labeling space for Trump supporters, critics, and everyone in between who wants to understand what’s actually happening—and what kind of country we want to live in next.

You don’t have to agree.
You just have to be willing to think.

All perspectives welcome. Respect required.

A little about our host:
Garrett is a programmer turned award-winning software inventor turned entrepreneur (http://platerate.com/) is his company. His hobby is writing and discussing practical philosophy, and he does life coaching on request to help people live happy, moral lives. He is also the executive director of The Free Thinker Institute (http://freethinkerinstitute.org/), which aims to create a community that helps members increase happiness and decrease harm for themselves and those they can influence.

Format:
Lecture and discussion

Note:
social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.

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