Thought this was very congruent with my earlier political post and figured I'd post it here as well as on Facebook. 'The year of hope 2.0'. http://www.economist.com/node/17493282
I read this awhile ago and was glad to find it again. It's a little more 'dooms dayish' than I usually care for, but I don't disagree and love that it points to the necessity of personal responsibility. I truly think it's the lack of personal responsibility that is behind so much (dare I say ALL the key issues) that plague America. That said, I have to add I'm so grateful to live in America and recognize how blessed I am compared to so much of the world. As cliche` as it sounds: I still believe America is the greatest country on earth.
