Why Unity in America Seems Impossible: A Reflection on Engagement, Division, and Financial Betrayal

America is in a crisis of division. The political spectrum, from left to right, seems uninterested in true unity, preferring instead to dig deeper trenches on either side of the battlefield. Only a few align with what I’m saying, and they are on our platforms. This division doesn’t just permeate our political systems; it affects everything—public discourse, cultural dialogue, and even the way people engage with platforms and ideas that challenge the status quo.

As the founder of The Realist Juggernaut, I’ve witnessed this firsthand. Our platform, which strives to foster critical thinking and unity through truth, has been embraced globally but remains underappreciated at home. We receive consistent engagement from readers across the world—people who resonate with our important articles, stories, and poems. Yet here in the United States, where we live, work, and strive to make a difference, we are often met with a disturbing silence.

This silence isn’t accidental. It reflects deeper issues in American society, from the unwillingness to engage with differing perspectives to barriers like shadow banning and online censorship.

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Division Is Not Created by Presidents—It’s Created by Us

Let’s make one thing clear: no president, not even Biden or Trump, has the power to single-handedly divide a nation. That division lies squarely with the people. Presidents, regardless of party, come into office to lead a nation already fractured along political, cultural, and ideological lines. It’s the people who dig their heels in, refusing to engage with one another in good faith.

This isn’t unique to Biden or Trump. Under Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Barack Obama, the same pattern unfolded. Half the country celebrated, while the other half stewed in anger—BLAH! BLAH! BLAH!—the same old story, on repeat. And when policies didn’t align with one side’s preferences, the backlash wasn’t aimed at fixing issues but at tearing down the other side. When we should be coming together to make those people in power work for us, because they literally work for us.

Division has become a habit in America—a way of life. We perpetuate it every time we prioritize ideological loyalty over real solutions, refuse to listen, or choose outrage over understanding. All of us here at The Realist Juggernaut are true realists, and whether the truth hurts or not, we will express the truth. Period! So if you prefer lies and contentiousness, continue what you are doing. Continue to divide yourselves and become a nation of state and corporate slaves. That doesn’t bother me one bit.

There’s a powerful force in realism—we coined that phrase for a reason. There is a time for imagination, but never forget what’s real. Once you lose sight of reality, realism disappears. And when that happens, you’ll no longer know what’s real and what’s not, what’s fake and what’s true. Eventually, you’ll just go your merry way, blindfolded.

The choice is yours: continue down this road of division, or embrace reality and work toward something better. Only then can we begin to rebuild what’s been lost.

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The Impact on Small Businesses

Division doesn’t just hurt our political systems; it impacts people where it matters most—in their ability to make a living.

As a small business owner, I’ve seen this firsthand. Nobody seems interested in buying our photography services or online photos. The Realist Pix and The Realist Juggernaut are barely making it. My crew and I are incredibly talented—we’ve honed many skills, which makes this even more frustrating. Sales are seriously down, and our donations should be higher. What’s worse is that it doesn’t matter which side of the aisle people are on—it feels like everyone is deciding whether my crew and I deserve an income based on their own biases.

Why should I invest in your business if you won’t even give mine a chance because of who I voted for? Supporting Trump doesn’t make me “poison.” I voted for him because I believe his policies work—not out of blind allegiance. Yet to many, that decision seems to disqualify me from earning a living.

This isn’t just a personal struggle—it’s a systemic problem. The shadow banning and suppression we’ve faced have made it nearly impossible to envision a future for our business in the United States. It’s no wonder so many businesses are leaving this country.

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Professionalism Over Pettiness

What makes this even more ironic is the reaction we get when people meet us. They’re amazed at how professional, respectful, and dedicated we are. They see the hard work we put into our business and the impact we’re trying to make. Till this day, those people still follow and support our work, and they donate—and that support is greatly appreciated.

Yet, despite the respect and appreciation we receive from those who know us, the broader support we need to truly grow and thrive often falls short. Professional authors have even told us we should write books because of the quality and depth of our work. While their encouragement means the world to us, we can’t take the next step to pursue such a venture due to the lack of widespread engagement and support. It’s frustrating, to say the least.

Believe it or not, we even get people who try to steal our photos from the website—and they get caught. Then there are those who claim they want to support us but conveniently can’t figure out how to donate on our website. Let me tell you, that’s a lie. When I email them back with the link, guess what? No donation—just an empty promise, a tease, to say the least.

It’s simple to donate. We have links at the bottom of our pages, clear and easy to find. Some even say they tried, but it “just didn’t work.” Liar! We’ve tested the system multiple times, and it works perfectly fine. These are just pathetic excuses, or maybe it’s a way to try and piss us off. Either way, we don’t pay too much attention to it anymore. Fake people are a dime a dozen these days.

We are not like those people; we are different. We donate all the time here, individually, to St. Jude Children’s Hospital—no one else. Why? Because they deserve it. And even with the little we get, it makes me feel better knowing that we still try to help make a difference.

We also support other people’s work, and we love doing it—that will never change. I believe that’s how we keep things moving: supporting each other builds momentum. But when you get caught up in lying to people, eventually, you will be exposed, and your downfall will be harsh. Don’t be one of those people.

We don’t beg. We won’t beg. We don’t whine. We don’t demand anything from anyone. Instead, we focus on doing the work we’re passionate about—writing about important issues, creating meaningful content, and putting in the effort to make a difference. We hope that, over time, more people will come to recognize the value in what we do.

Still, this disconnect between what we give and what we receive remains a significant barrier to growth and the realization of our full potential.

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The Financial Division: A Nation Undermining Itself

Financial division in America is yet another symptom of a society that refuses to come together.

• Economic Instability: Constant policy reversals, inflation, and rising costs create an environment where small businesses struggle to survive.
• Politically-Driven Spending: Too often, Americans let political affiliations dictate where they spend their money. This behavior weakens local economies and perpetuates division.
• Lack of Support for Local Businesses: Supporting local businesses should be a priority for everyone, regardless of political views. Yet many choose to support large corporations or businesses that align with their politics, leaving small businesses to fend for themselves.

When people refuse to support each other, they hurt not only the economy but also the very communities they live in.

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The Path to Unity

It shouldn’t matter what our political views are. We all want to live in a stable, prosperous society where everyone has a fair chance to succeed. Imagine what we could achieve if we stopped letting our differences divide us and started working together to build a better future.

We should be able to express who we politically support in any way, shape, or form and still be able to work with each other—no matter what! I am friends with tons of people, and I know a lot of people with all sorts of different thoughts and ideas. We are different from one another here at The Realist Juggernaut; we all think differently and have supported different presidents. But what we have in common is the truth side of things. Truth matters—bottom line.

• Support Each Other’s Businesses: All businesses matter. By supporting local businesses, we strengthen our communities and create opportunities for everyone.
• Challenge the Status Quo: Real progress comes from questioning the way things are and working to make them better. This requires open minds and a willingness to engage with ideas that challenge our beliefs.
• Focus on What Unites Us: Instead of obsessing over our differences, we need to focus on the values and goals we share. This is the only way to heal the deep divisions in our society.

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A Call to Action

To those who dismiss us or laugh at our struggles: we’ll keep moving forward. We’ll continue to be professional, respectful, and dedicated to our mission. And when it’s your turn to face challenges, we hope you’ll remember the importance of unity and mutual support.

The choice is ours: continue down this path of division and dysfunction, or finally come together to build a future that benefits all.

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Engagement Comparison

Below is a visual representation of The Realist Juggernaut’s engagement disparity between international and domestic audiences:

Region	Engagement (%)
International	67.7%
United States	32.3%

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