U.S. & Russia: Power vs. Loyalty to Core Values? - Econ Lessons

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Is this what we are about now? Hi, I'm Mark Biernat in my video I explore the moral weight of loyalty to one’s values—especially in political leadership. Challenging traditional philosophical perspectives, it argues that truth is the highest individual good, while justice is the highest societal good, surpassing ideals like liberty and equality. Drawing from Dante’s Inferno, I discuss how betrayal is the worst sin, placing traitors at the lowest circle of hell. Historical examples like Benedict Arnold and Judas Iscariot reveal how money and personal gain often lead to the compromise of fundamental ideals. In the context of U.S. foreign policy, Ukraine, and Russia, this is a moral conversation: Should the U.S. remain loyal to its foundational principles, or is it betraying them for strategic or financial interests? A leader’s duty is not just to wield power but to uphold the values that define a free nation—because when truth and justice are sacrificed, betrayal becomes inevitable. lease together to make the world a better place explore the deeper moral consequences of U.S. policy decisions.