Quote Originally Posted by Frank Giger View Post
We... thrive because of our discord.
How can discord lead to thriving?

We are great because we're always one election/event/war/treaty from disaster.
How does proximity to disaster lead to greatness?

As a nation we learn (slowly), adapt (usually through wild swings that slowly come to a middle), and grow (in fits and starts, unequally, until a new and better balance is achieved), only to repeat the process.
A better balance of what?