Mona N.

"Deregulation became the order of the day not just in the United States but around the world. The second big idea was America as a promoter of liberal democracy around the world, which was seen as the best path to a more prosperous and open international order. " found via Atul Arora. (thanks, Atul!) THIS IS A MUST READ - Mona N. via Bookmarklet

Liked so I can read the article later... - Cheryl Jones

Fukuyama is always an interesting read. - Kevin D. White

I don't pay attention to author names... oops. :\ - Mona N.

These 'headlines for profit' sometimes bug me. I don't read a few prominent tech news websites because of them. I realize it draws traffic but does it have to go this far? - Charlie Anzman

Fukuyama, wasn't that the guy who said history had ended? - Peter

Go this far? Hmmm why would you say that, Charlie? - Mona N.

As a Canadian I'd just like to say that the U.S. brand was badly damaged long before this financial meltdown. The wars GWB has started have had a far bigger negative impact. Unfortunately for the rest of us, the financial meltdown will have a much bigger impact on our lives. - Kenton via Posty

People, please read the article before commenting. Thank you. Kenton: Agreed. "Along with some of Wall Street's most storied firms, a certain vision of capitalism has collapsed. How we restore faith in our brand." - Mona N.

Thanks for sharing this article. - Bob

I like that he points out the importance of the cultural exports, and the damage GWB has done to them. People used to want to emulate the US. After GWB, not so sure. - Robin Barooah

But it's not just GWB. He didn't help the situation any, but it started with Reagan. - Mona N.