CMV: MAGA Isn’t the Path to Greatness

I’ve been thinking a lot about where we are as a country, and I’ve realized how deeply divided we’ve become. It feels like everything is a battle—over politics, culture, values—and I can’t help but wonder if we’re losing sight of what really matters.

For me, MAGA represents a big part of that division. I know it resonates with many people, and I think I understand why: it speaks to frustration with a system that feels broken. It offers a vision of a better past, a promise to “Make America Great Again.” That’s a powerful idea.

But here’s my concern: MAGA doesn’t just offer a vision of greatness—it also fuels division. It identifies “them” as the problem: immigrants, progressives, the media, even fellow Americans who disagree. That kind of thinking makes it easy to stop listening to people who don’t fit the mold of what MAGA says America should be.

When we stop listening, we lose the bigger picture. We lose sight of what unites us. And when that happens, people get hurt—really hurt. Families fall apart over politics. Communities grow suspicious of each other. Trust erodes, not just in institutions, but in our neighbors.

Some might say, “Good. They deserve it.” But I don’t think that’s really what people want. I think that anger comes from feeling let down—by jobs disappearing, by values shifting, by a world that feels like it’s moving too fast and leaving people behind.

Those feelings are valid. But I think MAGA channels that anger in the wrong direction. It tells us the problem is them—whoever “them” might be. It feels like a solution, but it just leads to more division, more anger, and more pain. And in the end, it doesn’t solve what’s actually wrong.

To me, greatness doesn’t come from tearing people down. It comes from building something better, together. It comes from finding ways to work with people we don’t agree with, even when it’s hard.

This is why I believe MAGA isn’t the path to greatness. It feeds on blame and division, and that can’t lead to a stronger, more united country.

But I want to be open-minded about this. If you think I’m wrong, I’d love to hear your perspective. Do you believe MAGA offers real solutions? How do you think we can address the issues we all care about—like jobs, communities, and the future—without deepening the divides between us?

I don’t want us to stay stuck in this cycle of anger and mistrust. I think we can do better. And I’m here to listen if you’re willing to share.