The Incredible Shrinking Country Called America -- Thomas Mucha, Real Clear World/Global Post
Well here's an amazingly horrific statistic:
According to a poll by the Pew Research Center this week, 54 percent of those who identify themselves as Republicans believe the United States government can "go past the deadline for raising the debt limit without major economic problems."
Aside from the pure partisan pique this poll represents, this majority GOP opinion is a worrying sign that the toxicity of America's political system is wrecking its economic standing in the world.
Make no mistake: A default of the world's largest economy would create plenty of economic damage in the US economy, on Wall Street and global financial markets, and could reverberate in almost every corner of the planet.
And, yes, the world is paying attention to the ongoing farce in Washington, DC.
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What the Saudis Really Care About -- Evelyn Gordon, Commentary
Obama Just Made a Terrible Mistake on Egypt -- Eric Trager, New Republic
Special Report-The Real Force Behind Egypt's 'Revolution of the State' -- New York Times/Reuters
Netanyahu's Silent Middle East Majority -- Dan Diker, Real Clear World/Jerusalem Post
Netanyahu and the End of Days -- Victor Davis Hanson, Real Clear Politics
Chinese Dream includes strong PLA -- Meng Xiangqing, China.org.cn
For America, Life Was Cheap in Vietnam -- Nick Turse, New York Times
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How Globalization Made São Paulo into a Diplomatic Power -- Rodrigo Tavares, Foreign Affairs
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