Both I guess. The debate also requires listeners and seeing so many of us tuned it out we probably not as far ahead of the Americans as you suggest. We're all up to our necks in the same malaise of empty promises, un-achieved achievements and dwindling expectations.
Sometimes, though, I get the feeling that by just being civil we are holding the fort for a younger generation to actually step over these false obstacles and start doing things. Certainly the system we built for them isn't serving them particularly well anyway.
As for Boges: I can't believe I missed the start of the NFL season. Also - GO TENNIS