Sorry for the Bloviation

I recently wrote an editorial for the "Comment" section of The Journal, a student publication here in Edinburgh, addressing the prevalence of US presidential election coverage on this side of the pond. Just thought I'd share, a snippet:

The presidential election brings promise of change in the international political system amidst a crumbling economy and ongoing military strife throughout the globe. For Scots and Americans alike, the election presents the chance for a sea change in international politics as usual, and a 180-degree move away from the policies of the Bush Administration. It’s an opportunity to stop and rectify the damage done to the world economy, to relations between the United Kingdom and the United States, and to Iraq. In an increasingly globalized world, America’s success is the world’s success.

You can read the full text of the article here.