Consistent power moves are needed, tho'. Audaciousness is a key component in achieving and maintaining greatness.
We don't come close to using our potential as a collective. You see how we came together to vote for Barack, thinking that would affect some sort of change? Well, that shows you we WILL do if properly motivated. But, as I say all the time, white supremacist, long before this country become a global superpower, didn't take days off working their plans. If you're trying to catch up from behind, you have to do more than those who are ahead of you.