Underdogs in any situation feel they can affect their own destiny. They actively take responsibility for their actions and believe they have the power to change their tomorrows. Victims, on the other hand, see themselves as having no control; they are at the mercy of others.  They look outside of themselves for help.
In his book, “Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence,” Vivek  Ramaswarmy sees the country being destroyed by victimhood, as both progressives and conservatives have largely adopted a victim mentality. Ramaswarmy calls for the return of America the Underdog, which once prided itself on beating the odds and obtaining excellence….