Obama’s somber address gives hope that he’ll be able to navigate these troubled waters and lead America to a better place.
The financial crisis isn’t just about economics. Since gaining superpower status, we’ve become reckless and arrogant at home and abroad. Americans have lost trust in their government, and for good reason.
When it comes to foreign-policy pundtiry, putting our reputations where our mouths are would teach us a great deal.