Most people expect a Biden and Trump rematch this November. One way to look at this is to back off from the partisan arguments and look at the big picture. How could America have come to such a low state as to come up with candidates like this -- twice?! Is this the same America that settled a wilderness in the new hemisphere; fought off the claims of French, Spanish, and Russians in North America; formed a government on a written Constitution; survived a bloody Civil War; grew into the industrial powerhouse of planet Earth; and brought electrical and automotive inventions to within reach of the masses? There have indeed been many accomplishments that Americans can be proud of. And now look at us! It is tempting to say that the current situation is unbelievable, but actually, it is quite believable. Let's make a short list out of spectacular "come downs" that have happened to other countries. 1. Ancient Greece in 450 B.C. versus 150 B.C., that is, Greece after its o
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