The unfailingly thoughtful and interesting Dennis Prager offers a verbal snapshot of world conditions as the year 2006 comes to an end.
On the eve of the year 2007, it is evident to anyone with the fortitude to see reality that the world is not getting better, nor even staying the same, but getting worse.
. . . Almost wherever one looks, there are more reasons for pessimism than optimism. Africa is probably in worse condition than at any time in recorded history. (More)
I recommend matching your own assessment with Prager's.