This discussion will deal mostly with the United States of America and the grave circumstances we experience in regard to economic uncertainties. It would be well to remember that age, gender, ethnicity and social status are just a few of the attributes which make discussion strident. Other nations' policies and US political platforms are sure to raise personally divergent opinions. We who try to use the pen in place of the sword are challenged.
In the United States during the last two presidential terms, sentiments boiled over into a Us versus Them attitude. With a new administration it seems things have not yet turned more amenable in the electorate and in the government. Why? Perhaps it has little to do with what perceived shortcomings of either political party display. With a shrinking economic outlook, worldwide, the position of Haves versus Have-Nots are apparent.Â
For example Think Progress
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had this to say:
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   This morning, Politico reported that Democratic members of Congress are increasingly being harassed by ??angry, sign-carrying mobs and disruptive behavior ? at local town halls. For example, in one incident, right-wing protesters surrounded Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) and forced police officers to have to escort him to his car for safety.
   This growing phenomenon is often marked by violence and absurdity. Recently, right-wing demonstrators hung Rep. Frank Kratovil (D-MD) in effigy outside of his office.
   Could the Great Recession Lead to a Great Revolution?
It observed:
   "For the first time in generations, people are challenging the view that a free-market order the system that dominates the globe today is the destiny of all nations. The free market's uncanny ability to enrich the elite, coupled with its inability to soften the sharp experiences of staggering poverty, has pushed inequality to the breaking point"
As we write our articles and make our comments, it seems ours may be the task of explaining that these are, indeed, not ordinary times.Â
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