Few of the usual indicators would seem to suggest it is true any longer:
1) Freedom and justice? Patriot Act and secret military prisons and trials
2) Virtuous and standing by principles? Abu Graib, Guantanamo
3) Enlightened leadership? GWB
4) Standard of living? No longer in top 5
5) Economic clout? Fast diminshing. xx trillion dollar debt, balance of trade deficit to China
6) Education? Math, science scores down. Americans can't find Mexico on the map
7) Corruption? Congressional influence peddaling scandals. Halliburton no-bid contracts, influence of corporations in political campaigns.
I want to be a true patriot! Give me a reason for optimism
2006-09-13
15:22:29
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