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Concerns are growing that the United States is losing its edge in global economic leadership, with experts noting a decline in educational standards and a shift in workforce dynamics. While the U.S. has historically excelled in various fields, there is a perception that emerging economies, particularly in Asia, are outpacing American innovation and productivity. The U.S. education system is producing fewer graduates in critical fields like science and engineering, with a significant portion of these degrees awarded to foreign nationals. This trend raises alarms about the future competitiveness of the U.S. workforce.Outsourcing is increasingly prevalent, particularly in the accounting sector, where jobs are moving overseas to capitalize on lower labor costs. This shift is expected to lead to a saturation of the job market for entry-level positions in the U.S., resulting in depressed salaries and job prospects for new graduates. The discussion highlights a broader cultural issue, where American students are gravitating towards less demanding fields, contributing to a potential shortage of skilled professionals in essential industries.
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Danger of Drift by David Gergen, US News & World Report, May 29, 2006

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/060529/29gergen.htm

As Hurricane Katrina built up in the Atlantic last year, swept across Florida, then gathered force in the Gulf, many realized that this was the big one they had expected for years--yet when the storm struck, the country wasn't ready. Our political leadership had failed us. Even now, with a new storm season approaching, the Gulf region is still not ready.

. . .

The decline and fall of the Bush administration is the topic du jour. Around the president, aides are diving into history books to see what lessons they can learn and scrambling to come up with stopgap measures to revive his fortunes. :rolleyes:

. . .

Public education. Twenty-three years have passed since a national commission warned of a "rising tide of mediocrity" in our K-12 schools. After many efforts to improve, test scores are modestly better, especially in early grades. But progress has been excruciatingly slow and uneven. High school dropout rates haven't improved. Only a third finish high school ready for college, and even fewer, 18 percent, actually finish college within six years of high school graduation. "So much reform, so little change," one observer said ruefully.

Healthcare. The quality of specialized care at U.S. hospitals remains the envy of the world [for those who have insurance or can otherwise afford it], but the overall system is in deep trouble, perhaps meltdown. . . .

Financial imbalances. It is well understood that the federal government has squandered the budget surpluses of just five years ago. . . .

Energy and the environment. From Richard Nixon on, presidents have called for energy independence. Congress has passed one bill after another, but the nation's dependence on foreign oil has actually grown since 30 years ago--from around 30 percent to over 60 percent! . . .

Staying ahead. . . . :rolleyes:
US is in deep trouble, and Bush has only made it worse, IMO.
 
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