Trump and his cronies represent an extreme expression of the individualism inherent in the Independent Mindset. The results of the midterm elections indicate that the people of the US have recognized the serious problems that accompany this extreme view of reality. But are Democrats any less inured to a belief in the Independent Mindset’s view of existence or the capitalistic economic system that perpetuates the values of this worldview?
Although much is likely to improve with the take-over of the house and senate by the Democrats the underlying erroneous understanding of the nature of existence that was so nefariously exploited by Trump and his supporters will still be in place. The values of the Independent Mindset will continue to inform policy decisions. Profits will continue to motivate corporate greed. Socialism will continue to be a dirty word. Ordinary people will continue to try to meet their needs in the belief that they exist separately as independent individuals.
If there is hope for real and lasting change following the outcome of the midterm elections it is this: Democrats, while presumably still labouring under the misconception of independent existence, tend to be more open to diverse ideas than their Republican counterparts. Also, in the two-party system, Democrat candidates are favoured by those who support implementing the social changes that are indicated by the Interdependent Mindset’s nature-based view of reality. And most importantly, Democrats have a history of supporting initiatives in line with an interdependent understanding of existence.
It is my hope that the midterm results are indicative of a change in the political climate in America toward an increase in the understanding and acceptance of the nature-based interdependent view of existence.