[Reeses]

But the mere fact that commentators, British as well as American, are making the comparison is not good news for the president, and his plans to turn America into a slightly less collectivist version of Europe.

Less? Very few people know who Obanana really is, and he planned it that way. That's not a good sign.

[Caipirabob]

But the mere fact that commentators, British as well as American, are making the comparison is not good news for the president, and his plans to turn America into a slightly less collectivist version of Europe.

Perhaps the author is alluding to the fact that when mr. sotero is finished, there will be much less that can be collected?