I am constantly amazed how 21st century Americans worry about theoretical dangers, often decades in the future — while dangers looming in front of us are disregarded.
Can anyone please explain why readers did not find this post more terrifying than any Halloween frightfest?
Perhaps Lewis Lapham is correct, we’re like dissolute heirs to great fortune, who assume their bankers will always rollover the ever-growing family debt. Fortunately on every possible occasion we diligently recite our national mantra: “It’s not my fault.” So when China nails a Forclosure Notice to the White House door, we’ll know what to do.