Biden at Penn: US still 'well positioned' to lead world

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6. It may sound like semantics but ...

the term "well-positioned" is an investment/stockholder term. I dare say, part of what ails US attempts at foreign policy leadership is the mindset that treats US relations as investments, things to buy or sell, with little regard for the non-monetary fallout. Reagan ushered in the 'businessmen can do government more efficiently' meme. Deregulation, okaying conflict of interest, inside info etc. was their prescription. Rise of the 1% the result 30 years on.

I know its a small point, but terminology matters, and Ivy League grads are 'well positioned' to make big differences in the future. Reinforcing a business mindset to those who may 'lead the world' tends to sanction that thinking.