True Clara we are in a hell of a mess all due to the fact we allowed corporate sociopaths to purchase our Government and now we have Government for the wealthy by the wealthy.
It wouldn't matter who was president there is no longer any virtue in Washington, different strings from different sociopaths/megalomaniacs decide the outcome.
Our two party system has become a two party charade designed to fool the public, none of them are much more than puppets being directed by the puppeteers without a conscience!
Please; comparing the US to human rights, ethics and morals in Europe is an insult!
Where no orphan goes to bed hungry can hardly be compared with a nation that only take care of the wealthy.
Speaking of sociopaths, is Mr. Higgins going to keep Ireland in the Euro?
Sorry to break the news, but Ireland is bankrupt.
Oh, I know, and for the same reason Iceland is: it followed American economic advice. As did Fannie and Freddie, actually. I know, I know. American capitalism is so great that it fooled a lot of countries, didn't it.