Comment Posted at New York Times 9-14-09

Reproduced with some small changes in punctuation, grammar and spelling.

*** The Situation on the Ground ***


Folks: there is a huge misleading preconceived notion here in US: Presidents, such as Bush, Obama direct or influence situation on the ground, nothing further from truth. The situation on the ground or domestic affairs influence Presidents' decision making.


Our nation has changed rapidly since 1980s. Look:
 1 in 8 Americans experience Food Insecurity, 48% of homeowners are or near...