We will begin with your perspective and understanding of the United States. We will discuss current events and dig into their roots. I will recommend things to read, watch, or study between sessions. Then we will continue the discussion. Among many other topics, we will explore these: World order based on free trade versus protectionism. Democracy versus property. American identity. Tocqueville's "land of religious madness" against a gentle faith. Ethnicity and race in American life. A globally deployed army against an insular worldview. I went to the moon; Now what? Globalization. The American Dream." What was it? What is it now? Trump!? The United States and the future. || We will start with your view and understanding of the USA. We will discuss current events and dig down into their roots. I will recommend things for you to read, watch, or study between sessions. Then we will continue the discussion. Among many other topics, we will explore these: World order based on Free Trade versus Protectionism. Democracy versus Property. The American identity. Tocqueville's "land of religious lunacy" versus a gentle faith. Ethnicity and race in American life. A globally deployed military versus an insular worldview. Went to the moon; now what? Globalization. The “American Dream.” What was it? What is it now? Trump? The USA and the future.