Wednesday, August 27, 2014

United States: Ready to Lead?

United States: Ready to Lead?

As customary in recent history, much of the world is paused, waiting and anxiously seeking any sign that the United States knows any better and is thus poised to inspire internationally with relative confidence and unanimity. Instead we are mired in domestic squabbles (Republicans, Democrats, Tea Party, 99%ers) making forced choices between fractious monied interests beating their own chests, sore losers crying "foul," and/or just plain real people feelin' victimized (real or imagined);  preventing the U.S. from expressing itself with a unified voice out and thus encouraging others to do the same.

When the United States decides to pave the way; not necessarily with an overwhelming majority but with a pluralism that celebrates our long standing reputation as a beacon for the greater good (Listen to song entitled: "The Greater Good") - only then will the world grow more assured that they too can "get it together." Sure it seems simplistic and the details are always daunting. But the reality is - when we are once again ready to lead by example; then the tone will be set for others to follow.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/24/opinion/sunday/thomas-l-friedman-order-vs-disorder-part-3.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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