Upcoming Election

Well, it's not surprising to me that America is so disliked around the World.  Americans have little interest in the lands beyond its shores, and that is reflected in our ignorance of other cultures and values.  Then we elect presidents and politicians in almost complete ignorance of their beliefs and positions because we are exposed only to superficial parochial news-nothing in depth about them.  So we get what we deserve.

I read today that children are far less likely to be 'thoughtful and informed' than those of previous generations so things probably will not improve.  In fact we set ourselves up for a totalitarian future.  Has that future already arrived?

Overall, America is due for a rude awakening as other countries economies gain strength and their energy consumption grows.  We are not going to be the pre-eminent nation for too much longer.