So, I was thinking...

The richest country in the world should not have 45 million people living below the poverty level and still be pushing democracy and capitalism down everyone else's throat. I really am pessimistic about the future as everyone would like to live very well but there aren't enough resources for that to happen; those of us (me included) who live too well must live less well. At least the British Chancellor has been successful in forgiving 40 billion pounds worth of debt to some of the poorest nations; it isn't enough but it's a start. Bill Gates is doing his bit but as an individual his wealth is worth about 10 small nations and his house cost $12 million some time back, so he could do a lot more! I'm rambling.