It has long been noted that the education system in the United States has rewarded mediocre achievements.  Blue ribbons are awarded for non-performance while the achievements of the hard working are downplayed.   The same is occurring within our government and society.  The Obama stimulus plan has done nothing to stimulate jobs but it has done plenty to stimulate non-achievement and mediocrity.   For decades Europe has embraced a socialist lifestyle where mediocrity became the norm.  The very survival of that socialist society has been threatened by the United States markets where mediocrity was deemed unacceptable.  Investments into American markets resulted in decreased investments into other world markets.  Therefore, a strong American market meant a continuation of a weaker European market.  For that reason many Europeans hated America.  It is no secret that influences and finances from outside the United States helped create...(Read Full Post)