Re: I was talking with a friend tonight.
Here's a perfect example. In a perfect world the US could take the lead, as the richest nation, farthest seeing, wisest. However, the US doesn't know how to compromise, and ensures future stressors are more severe.
I obviously think that's "bad", and think this post is simply reportage of a process which will have consequences affecting all mankind.
"DURBAN -- Ministers fought to save U.N. climate talks from collapse on Saturday, searching to narrow differences between rich and poor nations over how quickly to fight global warming."
http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/10/9350157-ministers-battle-to-save-un-climate-talks