Nations, like individuals, have not only the right but the obligation to work out their own problems. They don't need the US, or Tom Broz, to tell them how they have to do it.

But on the other hand, if instead of preaching to them, or lecturing at them, we show them by our example that our way is the better way, then progress can be made.

Of course, if our example is flawed--say, quality of life issues are ignored in favor or corporate welfare, huge inequalities exist in employment, there is an observable disparity growing between poverty and wealth-then our example might not be one others want to follow. We can guide the world to a better place, but we have to clean up our act first, or at least show that we are working at it.

As the right wing governments in Latin America fade into oblivion these nations will look for a better way. The US can either lead, or kevetch and kvail that they are not doing it right. With a Democratic leadership we would be in a better position to lead and not just "bring it on!"

Publius