Decline and fall of the American empire

[DrLeftover]

Fascinating well written article.



Your opinions?

The economic powerhouse of the 20th century emerged stronger from the Depression. But faced with cultural decay, structural weaknesses and reliance on finance, can the US do it again?



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http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/jun/06/us-economy-decline-recovery-challenges

 

[Evil Eye]

...looks like you're screwed.



What's this about the US being bigger than the British Empire(!largest empire ever)? That doesn't seem right. Canada+Australia+New Zealand+UK>USA isn't it?

 

[Temerit]

Not population-wise EE.

 

[Evil Eye]

Ahhh... like that.

That only works as long as the majority of them have jobs, though. (Which I'm sure they do right now... but it could change.)