Our current system in the U.S. of A. is dysfunctional. There is no way around it. Our political parties are displaying characteristics most commonly associated with parliamentary systems. Radical obstructionism has taken the place of conventional collaboration and consensus based decision making. In a two party system, excessive party discipline leads to what we have now - ineffective, hyperpartisan government where the only route to passing legislation is through overwhelming majority. This is a difficult position to be in when institutionally - we're set on two major parties.

Bring back the historic tradition of consensus building. The paralyzing effects of hyperpartisanship in a two party system will effectively destroy our republic. Obsessive obstructionist politics in order to secure the next majority is self-defeating. Our time to act is now and our tool is our vote. Time is of the essence.

Five-Year Plan

http://www.china.org.cn/china/2012-03/19/content_24928202.htm

Socialism and state capitalism are extremely good for industrialization and the beginnings of modernization. However, as we learned with the Soviet Union, long term economic stagnation will occur from the inherent institutional dysfunctions associated with centralized economic systems. Statements by the Vice Premier of China at the China Development Forum seem to signal the Chinese government looking forward with insight. The further liberalization of the Chinese economy will spur both growth both domestically and abroad. It is easy to foresee a future of heavily integrated free market economies. War becomes something of the past when business is so lucrative.