North America's Economic Future

[hacik.istanbul@yahoo.ca]

As more and more negative economic figures come out of Wall Street regarding the subprime mortgage crisis, world food supply shortages and risks associated with our fuel (gasoline) consumption, I would like to ask what the key focus will be on these issues during the presidential elections in the U.S. ? I am hoping that there will be a concerted effort on the part of our leaders to find concrete solutions rather than band-aid campaign promises. Hacik Istanbul

[sweeps]

Politicians will say whatever they need to get elected.

Concrete solutions can be difficult to implement in a democracy. Everyone has their own interests and the solutions you end up with are all half-baked to appease everyone.