Perception Is Everything

The United States Of America has become a great Nation for many reasons, it has maintained its status for over one hundred years as a global leader by impressing upon other nations the need for a free and Democratic society. That all people are created equally and deserve the same opportunities. The fact that we are one of the most diverse countries in the world reflects that belief system. This is now in jeopardy as the perception of us changes throughout the globe, as countries begin to believe that we are only out for ourselves and are less concerned for our poor and disenfranchised neighbors. The recent global economic downturn along with technology has morphed this perception at an unbelievably fast pace. Many blame us for the unethical business practices implemented by financial titans here and abroad as the economic destabilization and reorganization of governments spreads worldwide. It is imperative that we mitigate any negative perceptions and regenerate the broken trust that has been hard earned. Nothing can achieve this faster than by starting to work on the problems within our own boarders by addressing such problems as hunger, unemployment, education, and helping the elderly and disabled. As we show concern for our own citizens, the confidence of others will surely follow.

Occupy Induced Recession 2012?.

The catalyst events driving us towards another recession are occurring on a more frequent and consistent basis, the European debt crises, unemployment, slow growth, consumer spending, and now the Occupy Wall Street movement. Weekly demonstrations across the country and the globe are creating an unanticipated drag on already depleted revenue sources by blocking the flow of commerce, and the constant need for law enforcement to maintain the peace and remove established encampments in public areas. As governments bail out banks, corporations, and others that have been coined as the 1% a disconnect between middle America and its own government grows. Bubbles being created to offset today's problems will undoubtedly become tomorrows latest economic dilemma and will destabilize an already shaky world economy. Comprehensive and sustainable solutions are needed soon so that this nation can return to the healthy economic environment we have become accustomed to in recent decades. We have been viewed as innovative world leaders in the past and can achieve this again in the future.