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Originally Posted by Cowperson
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Read that a couple days ago and it echos the sentiment of Thomas Friedman. The United States appears to be very compacent in their attitude towards their perch atop the global food chain. The malaise that grips the upcoming generations could be the downfall to the empire. Everyone wants to make a buck quickly instead of building something. I think the greatest hing that America could do right now is to challenge itself like Kennedy did in 1960. A cooperative effort to attain a goal (a renewable energy source, a mission to Mars, the cure for cancer) could kick start the American engine that we grew up to admire. What is evident in the country now will certainly be its downfall. There is no commitment to anything other than the pursuit of individual freedoms and endevours. The international community should allow the sleeping giant to remain in its slumber. Let them snooze until its too late.