American Hubris Drowning in Hegemony and Ethnocentrism

ISBN-13: 9781503168572 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 156 str.

Rufus O. Jimerson

Opis

The purpose of this book is to expose the hubris that has motivated the imperialism and neo-colonialism apparent in the history and politics of the United States of America. This hubris has been coined in the phrase "Ugly American." The ideology and ensuing behavior of superiority have shamed and humiliated the perceived lesser races for the gratification of the hegemons or ruling class. This notion congruent to their "manifest destiny" bestowed the wealth of the land and labor among the most affluent Americans. They believe that they are blessed by God to such acquisitions. Ironically, they have purposely overlooked the damage incurred on the people of color and environment both domestically and internationally as long as it serves their lust for greater wealth, comfort, and privilege. The book reveals that the imperial and socio-cultural hubris is an acquired personality disorder among Anglo-Americans. Male-centric and class-centric Republican con-servatives best exemplify it. Many of these conservatives say they are fundamentalist Christians but follow the ideologies of atheist Ayn Rand and Social Darwinism. In effect, they are "walking and talking" examples of hypocrisy. The hubris they follow conquest and rise of their temporal empire is leading to a disastrous downfall for all concerned. In their nadir, hubrists are using fear and anxiety to galvanize their hold on diminishing power. Out of "fear and anxiety," the civilian police force transforms into domestic paramilitary units to intimidate the minority communities they are suppose to "protect and Serve." As the nation falls and the hubrists feel threatened, greater force that leads to a "state of terror" becomes evident. Paranoia rather than trust towards the government and others become a norm. Self-preservation at any cost prevails among the public and its servants (police force). Excessive force is paramount and transparent through advances in video and camera technology.