America: articles

Articles on the United States.

Economics:

Recession risk now 50% says top fund manager. The US stares a contracting economy in the face, at a time when the nation is already hurting badly.

Politics:

Celebrating bin Laden's death.  Osama bin Laden is dead, yet America could still free Palestine.  May 13, 2011. 

Default averted due to cuts in Defense.  Amongst other things.  August 1, 2011.

Is Cain capable? Not as a political heavyweight so far, yet African American Republican Herman Cain has a catchy economic theme. And a strangely absent wife. October 21, 2011.  

Pick up a gun with your groceries.  Wall-Mart will stock firearms on its shelves again.  What?  April 29, 2011.  

President Perry?  Texas Governor Rick Perry has entered the race for the White House and is now touted at Republican Frontrunner. Obama may have a fight on his hands. September 8, 2011.

The banal Republican race. Yet again Americans must feel underwhelmed. Has Romney got it in the bag? November 12, 2011. 

The deal doesn't have to lead to long-term decline.  As it could inspire rejuvenation.  August 1, 2011. 

The humour of Huntsman. Lighting up the Republican campaign trail. October 21, 2011.  

The people demonstrate. Occupy Wall Street demonstration leads to more arrests, spreading from New York to other cities. Is a people's revolution underway? October 2, 2011. 

Where is the concept of Loyal Opposition?  For the US to advance, a fractured political system needs renovating.  August 16, 2011.  

Will Romney win by default? As the choice for US voters progressively looks like being between the dangerous and the disappointing, Mitt might just squeeze through the gap. October 6, 2011. 

Why is Rick Perry against gay marriage? How come Christianity is employed as a weapon against around 10% of Americans? September 15, 2011. 

World leader in incarceration. US prisoners exceed 2.3 million, or equivalent to the entire population of Latvia. Is anyone discussing this? November 21, 2011.