Systemic failure - By Patrick J. Buchanan

As the U.S. financial crisis broadens and deepens, wiping out the wealth and savings of tens of millions, destroying hopes and dreams, it is hard not to see in all of this history's verdict upon this generation. For how did this befall us, save through decisions that brushed aside lessons that history and experience had taught our fathers? read more | digg story

Obama begins – as does resurrection of Bush - by Larry Elder

This week, Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States. So now the governing begins – along with the resurrection of George W. Bush's reputation. Many historians long ago called the Bush administration a failure. But now, President Obama's actions suggest that he now holds a different view, if only privately.

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Mount Rushmore

Set within the Black Hills in the state of South Dakota is one of the most famous landmarks in the U.S.A., the Mount Rushmore National Memorial: four monumental portraits of the most famous American presidents that have been carved into the granite and symbolize a kind of spectacular tribute to democracy. -- Until now.

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