Americans are apocalyptic by nature. The reason why is that we've always had so much, so we live in deadly fear that people are going to take it away from us.

Summary

This quote suggests that Americans tend to have an apocalyptic mindset due to the abundance of resources and prosperity they have experienced historically. Due to this affluence, there is a pervasive fear of losing what they have. This fear drives their inclination to view various situations or changes as threats to their way of life. Consequently, it can lead to a sense of heightened anxiety and a deep-rooted desire to protect their belongings, privileges, and standards of living.

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