Greece & the PIGS: What it all means for the U.S.

[AztecWilliam]

You have probably heard that Greece, that Mediterranean nation so rich in history, is in desperate shape economically. Here is an informative rundown on why the Greeks are in such hot water. . . and what we Americans might learn from their plight.

www.slate.com/id/2244878/

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[AztecWilliam]

And from the Christian Science Monitor, a similar look at Greece's financial dilemma and what it means for the U.S.A.

www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2010/0212/Greek-deficit-crisis-holds-lessons-for-US-others

AzWm

[AlwaysAnAztec]

Not a lot to disagree with either article. The issue that jumps out is the rabid partisanship that is stifling any and all issues in Congress. Something needs to be done to get the members of both houses to work together for the benefit of the country. The problem is that the influence of special interests has never been stronger.