as the leading superpower in the an economic collapse in 2016), the possible spread of epidemics (Ebola, Zika, West Nile 21st century. disease, etc), the global energy crisis, overpopulation, human rights issues, and many other problems persist The US underwent a major economic collapse in 2008 (which still persists, in 2016, as the Great Recession), caused by A) Clinton’s ending of Glass-Steagall and B) George W. Bush’s continued erosion of government protections against the abuses of the rich and corporations; the changes in the rules governing investments and loans, particularly in the housing market, led to massive unemployment, the loss of ownership of millions of homes, and the necessity of bailing out banks, corporations, and other financial institutions (by both Bush and Obama) to the tune of several trillion dollars Yet, the US remains the only military superpower; the US Navy polices both of the major oceans of the world; no other nation can come close to our ability to project power We remain the world’s wealthiest nation (despite the nearly $19 trillion debt in 2016), with the most robust economy (but an economy that is increasingly geared to serving the wealthy rather than the middle class) Our resources and technical know-how remain very high, particularly among our universities, which remain the best in the world the world language is currently English; American music and movies dominate the field of entertainment; immigration to the US remains extremely high, indicating the desirability of migrating here Overall, we have serious problems (and perhaps none so great as the damage that has been done to the average American by ignorance and greed), we still have tremendous potential and if not us, then who? –
as the leading superpower in the 21st century. an economic collapse in 2016), the possible spread of epidemics (Ebola, Zika, West Nile disease, etc), the global energy crisis, overpopulation, human rights issues, and many other problems persist The US underwent a major economic collapse in 2008 (which still persists, in 2016, as the Great Recession), caused by A) Clinton’s ending of Glass-Steagall and B) George W. Bush’s continued erosion of government protections against the abuses of the rich and corporations; the changes in the rules governing investments and loans, particularly in the housing market, led to massive unemployment, the loss of ownership of millions of homes, and the necessity of bailing out banks, corporations, and other financial institutions (by both Bush and Obama) to the tune of several trillion dollars Yet, the US remains the only military superpower; the US Navy polices both of the major oceans of the world; no other nation can come close to our ability to project power We remain the world’s wealthiest nation (despite the nearly $19 trillion debt in 2016), with the most robust economy (but an economy that is increasingly geared to serving the wealthy rather than the middle class) Our resources and technical know-how remain very high, particularly among our universities, which remain the best in the world the world language is currently English; American music and movies dominate the field of entertainment; immigration to the US remains extremely high, indicating the desirability of migrating here Overall, we have serious problems (and perhaps none so great as the damage that has been done to the average American by ignorance and greed), we still have tremendous potential – and if not us, then who?
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