Critique of Liberalism

Liberal societies, Fukuyama admits, can be excessively consumerist, permissive, tolerant of inequality, dominated by political and cultural elites, and slow to respond to the needs and demands of citizens. [1]

Solutions proposed:

1. Fukuyama - First, to promote a sense of national identity not focused on “fixed characteristics” such as race or faith but on patriotism and love for a liberal, open society of which citizens, whatever their politics, should be justly proud. Next - Next, he urges moderation in our politics, both from classical liberals such as himself and from the discontented. OSE Perspective - note that the above 2 points come from a scarcity mindset of limits. OSE tends more towards an abolutely creative approach for problem-solving. That is - we must start at the economy. See, for example, What Russians Really Want as a 4-person data point. OSE maintains that the economy is fundamental and must be addressed first. Politics and sociology follows.