America Isn’t Losing Freedom; It Never Truly Had It.

From fear-driven culture to endless rules and corporate control, here’s why the American idea of freedom has always been more myth than reality.

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Everyone is buzzing about how America is losing its freedom and the rise of fascism, but I’m not surprised. For decades, America has experienced a form of soft fascism with limited freedom compared to other developed countries. However, when Americans debate about freedom, they often compare themselves to third-world nations rather than their developed counterparts. Look at the Taliban or Russia; they have no freedom? What about Norway or Switzerland? Why don’t you mention them? I ask them.

Last year, I wrote an article discussing how America practices soft fascism. It starts in elementary school with the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance — an act that can seem cultish and fascistic to those not raised in the United States. The work culture is rooted in the fear of losing one’s job, and this fear permeates every aspect of life.

When I became a mother in the US, everything seemed to revolve around fear of raising a child, and I needed a lot of safety gear at home and in the car, including a stroller. Then there is a fear of traveling, strangers, job loss…