Comments on: Lake Wobegon Nation

By: electron

electron — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:00:26 +0000

Where it all goes pear shaped is the fact that in European countries both American political parties are viewed as right wing parties, ie, conservative. The Republican party is viewed right wing,and in certain current areas of policy extremely so . the Democrats whilst still right wing are, by and large seen as a party that is aware of the dangers of unbridled capitalism, examples of which are the industrial /military complex and latterly the conduct of the latest world wide banking crisis . The damage the American banks have inflicted upon the worlds economies ,even now, does not appear to have curbed the greed of your bankers,who like your medical /insurance companies and the medical profession appear to be impervious to any threat to their hold on to societies needs.This is, if may be as bold to say, a perfect example of the dogma ,greed is good. I say this with a heavy heart and as a lifelong friend and admirer of a nation that has supported us in the past and shed American blood on our behalf when the chips were down . The route you are currently treading will exact a very heavy price on your nation.

By: Esther Confino

Esther Confino — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:49:53 +0000

There we go again, using names. How about just discussing issues on theit merits and what improvement will do for our democracy. Maybe we still have not found a way to awaken the common humanity that most of us must possess and how we should be decrying the part of our thinking that negates the real meaning of democracy.

By: Radwriter

Radwriter — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:47:58 +0000

"Center-right" is a fictitious illusion the blowhards in the various media use to describe the America they prefer instead of an honest assessment of where Americans actually stand on most issues. It is a convenient myth to toss about when they want (and that is almost always) to slant the discussion or to shut down any discussion (when they control the microphone).

By: will shetterly

will shetterly — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:30:34 +0000

Here's the meaning: "Democrats have to govern in a political system that is essentially center-right when compared to the wishes of the people."