The Latest Tea: America's Wobbly Moral Stance!

Oh, honey, you simply won't believe the latest whispers from that Ipsos survey! It turns out, bless their hearts, a whopping sixty-one percent of folks still think America should be the world's moral compass. Isn't that lovely?

But then, the juicy bit: only thirty-nine percent actually think we are! Can you imagine?

Why, back in my day, we just assumed everyone looked up to us! That's a huge drop from when President Trump first got into office, down from 60% in 2017. It’s enough to make you spill your tea!

Grandma's Sarcastic Reactions

And speaking of busybodies, nearly half the country now says, "Oh, just let Washington mind its own business!" Isn't that something?

They want to stay out of other countries' squabbles, but then they turn right around and say our policy should be all about "enriching America and Americans." Honestly, you can't have your cake and eat it too, sweetie!

Then there's China, making all sorts of waves. Folks actually think China is gaining influence, and get this, they even think China's the leader in technology! Well, I never! What happened to American ingenuity? (I'm shaking my head so hard right now…)

Clarifying What Actually Happened (Bless Their Hearts)

Now, to set the record straight for a moment, this whole hullabaloo comes from a big NPR/Ipsos poll done right before the end of President Trump's first year in his second term. It asked 1,021 Americans what they thought, darling.

It seems everyone agrees we're still the big military muscle in the world, but over half believe we’ve been losing our global sway. Can you believe the nerve?

And the politicos? Oh, they're at it again! Republicans and Democrats are completely divided on whether we should be enriching ourselves or helping others with democracy. It’s like trying to get two toddlers to share a toy!

Why Grandma "Just Can't Even" Today

Honestly, sometimes I just want to throw my hands up! The way everyone is squabbling, especially about Ukraine and Russia, you’d think they lived on different planets.

Then there's Taiwan. When asked if we should send our boys to defend it if China gets uppity, nearly half the country just shrugs and says, "I don't know!" Good heavens, people, do we have opinions or not?

It truly makes one wonder what's happening to common sense these days. Back in my time, we at least pretended to agree on what was right! Oh sweetie, I need another cup of tea after all this!