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How to "Fix" America

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Not That There's Much Wrong... Frankly I'm worried, not my usual state of mind So I look to wise men* for ideas, both on what ails the magnificent USA, and particularly what we might do to improve things. Balthasar: So, Melchior, supernova or celestial sign? And where the heck is Gaspar? DEFINE THE PROBLEMS AND SUGGEST SOME SOLUTIONS, WISEGUYS. I happen to think Noam Chomsky is one of the wisest men on Earth. Robert Pollin is an economics professor at the U. of Mass, and I am becoming impressed by his wisdom. So two wise men. Chomsky and Pollin, modern wise men I've never read a better define/suggest piece than this one . It gives me clarity and even some hope. Take some time when you are in your clearest state of mind and read it.  Definition of the Problems (A few headlines) CHOMSKY:  The right is ascendant, in fact some of its harshest and most destructive elements are rising. It's the one with sinister features, sometimes s