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Unsaid speaks louder than words

The message was clear. US is facing a financial crisis. Americans need to contribute to get out of "conveniences".

But the statements like "it will get worse before it gets better" without a timeline and references to a time of slavery etc are not comforting. American era may be ending faster than anticipated. Obama's inaugration speech was truly indicative of a man under pressure from the start.

As any sportsman will confirm, it's all in the mind and followers just follow the leader and Obama has not set the bar high at all. My view is that it is heading south fast......

Contrast this with the situation in India. All that leaders are talking about is security and resolve to protect Indian at ANY COST. Economic issues are tackled with a view, yes it is a slowdown but we will still beONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

No talk of worsening things, less spending by government. News headlines are all talking about shrinking bottomlines for profit and NOT LOSS issues.

Americans, get it right in mind first and that is no small task in any case.

Indians, do not drown in the western thunder of gloom and that is no small task as well.

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  1. Unknown26 February 2009 at 22:26

    one thing i would like to add in this.........

    that global price crises is not the meaning of firing employees.....
    the meaning of price crises for d company to open your eyes and spend money very carefully.

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