But yet, the world's stupidest people - Americans - didn't make it into that list.  Now, that's what I find amazing!

Lucky Red, do you include yourself in your claim about Americans?

Don't call other people names - in your case it is just a fancy way of whining that others aren't as aware of the problems of the world as you want them to be.

Thank you for your insightful commentary about the Obama administration.  You clearly thought a lot about what to write, and did your research.  Your keen observations have taught me a lot, and have influenced my opinions in ways I didn't expect.

Must be an NORTH american to do this... First...big stadium ? That´s NOT maracana... thats Joao Havelange stadium... and is not the biggest and second, the largest bus is from Curitiba-Brazil