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America’s Third World politics

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With its presidential election over, the United States can finally take a breather from campaign politics, at least for a while. But an uncomfortable question lingers: How is it possible for the world’s most powerful country and its oldest continuous democracy to exhibit a state of political discourse that is more reminiscent of a failed African state?

Posted: November 10th, 2012 in Columns,Featured Columns,Featured Headline,Inquirer Opinion | Read More »

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