The Public and Its Problems
Why, many Europeans are wondering nowadays, do their politicians fail to see the abyss that yawns before them, and come together to resolve the euro crisis once and for all?But, if leaders in Europe (and America) appear short-sighted and indecisive, the fault may lie with us, the public, for not listening to the worrywarts.
CHICAGO – On a recent visit to Europe, I found economists, journalists, and business people thoroughly frustrated with their politicians. Why, they ask, can’t politicians see the abyss that yawns before them, and come together to resolve the euro crisis once and for all?