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Das: The End Of American Greatness?
Das: The End Of American Greatness?
Authored by Satyajit Das via New India Exporess,
A U-turn for the US in its 250th birthday
America’s claim to singularity rested on plentiful resources, cheap labour, govt largesse and military edge. With all of the factors fraying, it needs a hard look at the mirror
As the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence, it is useful to reflect on the nation’s ascent. History and geography foremost. A virgin territory for European colonisers provided a fresh start escaping the encumbrances, distinctions, hatreds and...
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