Hank,

Your sarcasm points to human nature - for the majority - world-wide is to run from problems rather than solving them. Seriously, if we accidentally elected problem-solvers (in any of the nations) who then undertook the measures necessary to solve economic problems, they would be bounced out of office the next election. Much as we all want to blame someone, especially the political parties we disagree with philosophically, hardly anyone will vote against their pocketbook, near-term or long-term.

Sg