Right when I thought I was finished for the day, I read this and had to post it. It's the most prolific article I've read in awhile and states the obvious. A good read, indeed, for those that give a damn about this country.

John Hawkins: The End of America As We Know It
The lack of seriousness our politicians and much of our populace display towards the grave issues we face as a nation has grown to such an extent that it may become a threat to this country's very survival in the coming years.