USA

US is still the land of milk & honey, though they went overboard. It is a lesson for others, how even so well endowed can get one in a shit-hole! But, you have to give in to them for their flair. We saw how the CEOs of auto majors were mauled by the regulators asking for public funding for bare survival. It is like a profligate child begging & the father putting his foot down requesting better behavior! It was played for the whole world to see!

Though some feel they deserve it, it is a lesson how things can go horribly wrong in life by taking the easy route. They were hooked on to oil & went crazy to ensure it. It is like a teenager transfixed by a beautiful lass, little realizing the life's tough lessons that will soon follow.

Bush's presidency were eight lost years. The distant thunder was unmistakable. A rising China, having many eating out of their hands. Son of a gun, Putin entrenching his hold in Russia. Quagmire in Afghanistan & Iraq!

But they will rise. Obama is even Palling with McCain now! Al Gore working for energy independence. In fact, they have it all & Bush years will be an aberration. They attract the best & give them the space to achieve. R & D will again make them reach beyond our stars.

Obama has the making of a great President. When you have such a low base to start with, the success will be tougher but remarkable.

How one longs for a similar approach in a land called India! The sooner, the better! We deserve more!

India is the best still, and see how good we would be in 2009!