The World is Flat

[Partial]

I was suggested to read this book by a CIO. I did, and I enjoyed it and found it very informative.

This is a good video I found containing similar eye-opening information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K04o2ic4g-A

I know Tex thinks the American way is the best way, but in my opinion, America is basically screwed and the standard of living will decrease big time over the next 20 years as resources become more scarce.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I wouldn;t say America is screwed. But the post WW II era certainly gave us unrealistic expectations.

[Fritz]

Tom Friedman uses the built-in advantages of his elitist position to argue that no one needs built-in advantages and it's all cool.

He's a &#$#@)&$^%@$#@!