Published on 03-04-2012 09:19 AM
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By Tom Wacaster
A brief glimpse at the world in general does not immediately reveal much that is positive or constructive. A mad man rules over Iran, threatening to annihilate Israel if given the opportunity. In the face of economic sanctions and international condemnation, Iran remains defiant over its nuclear energy program. Al-Qaida and the Taliban appear to be as strong as ever. The European economy is in the tank, not to mention our own economic woes. To the dismay of much of Russia, Vladimir Putin will be re-elected as Russian President. Greece had to have a second bail out to the tune of several billion more dollars. Syria suffers under the heavy hand of government suppression. Meanwhile, back home our politicians fling mud at one another, and the approval rate for Congress continues to plummet to a new record low. Our government leaders appear to be completely inept at solving our social and economic woes; and they will remain inept as long
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