A downgrade is also often interpreted as a condemnation of
the current political leadership, even if the underlying problems occasioning the downgrade have been decades in the making.
Participants were asked to rank their level of anxiety (or lack thereof) on subjects such as their country's
current political leadership, economy, health care, cost of living, and their perceived level of threat from terrorism and military hostilities.
According to the Special Adviser, Ekiti has suffered for too long under
the current political leadership, subjecting the state to untold ridicule and exposing Ekiti sons and daughters at home and abroad to embarrassment of the highest order.
He therefore recommended declaration of a state of emergency in the country, noting that it would not vacate
the current political leadership of the country.
Others stressed the importance of providing greater education and information on the mechanics of the electoral process, and making sure that
current political leadership is held accountable for its actions.
But the fact of the matter remains: Texas is backing away from education reform under
its current political leadership.
Contrary to what you have likely heard from the media, there is no doubt that
the current political leadership is moving Mississippi in the right direction on education issues.
There is no doubt that
the current political leadership is moving Mississippi in the right direction on education issues, and this award illustrates that the hard work of the legislature is being recognized around the country.