After time to think and having great discussions regarding corn and geopolitics, I am going to add a little to my post.
Demographics of the Population
The old age and bad health of American citizens are a significant cause for current account deficient in the federal government. Until the demographics of the United States change, reforming the "big three" will prove to be hard for the foreseeable future. Changing demographics has to start with a reform of the US agricultural system to not incentive any food product over another(organic or industrial). However, the incentive to switch from grains or any grain substitute stems from the consumer.
There is nothing that can be done regarding the aging population, yet if the population was healthier than healthcare cost would be much lower. A healthier population would also allow more political choices regarding raising the retirement age and cutting healthcare costs. The United States' demographics always defines American politics. Age and health are the nation's biggest imbalance and correspondingly our biggest long-term costs. American success helped cause those imbalances; American geographic and political advantages can fix those imbalances.
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