Is America going to collapse?

[fooddood3]

America is nowhere near collapse. Most economists tend to look at a country's economic health by looking at the increase or decrease in the production of goods. During the Great Depression, America's production fell roughly 33%, in the 1970's it fell around 15%, at the moment it is something like 1.5% lower than usual.
Economies tend to move in waves, and we are in the recovery phase of this wave, where we are going up from a low point.

 

[Popido]

I always thought that Usa was already fubar since long time ago, so cant help you with that.

 

[Ossian]

Your overdramatizing this a bit aren't you? Germany was a lot worse off at the end of WWI, granted it is a bit overshadowed by something a little later.

Just because we had economic problems does not mean we're going to turn into a third world nation, you not getting a job doesn't mean the country is dying.

Again, its not just me. How is the nation's Poverty stricken families going to get to work when they spend $5 a gallon on gas to get to work? Maybe its worse where I am, as Florida has never been all that great.

 

[Worgen]

we are still recovering, really my big worry is that the states will fuck up and take us out of it with their huge budget cuts and layoffs, you dont help job growth by cutting some of the few jobs you cant outsource

jobs are around but its certainly not easy finding them all but they are out there, temp agencies are probably the best bet, seems like retail and such are pretty much all full

 

[BioHazardMan]

I live in the US, and I'd say within 2 years something big will happen, I highly doubt collapse, probably just some rioting until things get back into control.

 

[lacktheknack]

That's not collapse, that's economic recovery.

A collapse happens out of nowhere right when everything seems fine.

 

[Lyx]

What do you think? Are we going to survive or should I start speaking Indian/Chinese?

You folks will probably survive, just in a significantly different "USA" than you're used to.

How different? I dunno. All i know is that you're up for a painful "reboot".

 

[lacktheknack]

Your overdramatizing this a bit aren't you? Germany was a lot worse off at the end of WWI, granted it is a bit overshadowed by something a little later.

Just because we had economic problems does not mean we're going to turn into a third world nation, you not getting a job doesn't mean the country is dying.

Again, its not just me. How is the nation's Poverty stricken families going to get to work when they spend $5 a gallon on gas to get to work? Maybe its worse where I am, as Florida has never been all that great.

Bus.

Seriously, I go everywhere on a bus. The bus is your friend. Try using it.

 

[Merkavar]

Again, its not just me. How is the nation's Poverty stricken families going to get to work when they spend $5 a gallon on gas to get to work? Maybe its worse where I am, as Florida has never been all that great.

ride a bike. walk to work if its close enough. use public transport. get a more fuel effecient car(im assuming cuase your american you have a massive hummer . Car pool to work.

some days i used to walk 50 mins to work.

 

[Bobic]

I have a completely steady job and make good money. I've rather become MORE effluent in the past few years. So honestly, I don't even know what the problem is? What kind of jobs are you trying for that are so hard to get?

Retail/fast food/Grocery store jobs. All my friends at school say its a problem for them too.

Your avatar is strangely fitting for this topic.

Yeah, it fits most of my topics. Which is kinda sad when I think about it.

You should change your avatar to this (Wow! massive link)
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Then maybe you'd post a load of happy, flamboyant topics.

 

[Ossian]

That's not collapse, that's economic recovery.

A collapse happens out of nowhere right when everything seems fine.

Whatever you wanna call it. Implodes? Dies in slow motion? I dunno.

 

[lacktheknack]

If America collapses, it is taking the whole world with it, and I do not think that anyone wants that. So, yes, I think we are going to survive, at least for a while longer.

Actually, everyone will just turn to the EU and China. No one country is so important that it takes the entire world with it when it commits suicide.

 

[Ossian]

Your overdramatizing this a bit aren't you? Germany was a lot worse off at the end of WWI, granted it is a bit overshadowed by something a little later.

Just because we had economic problems does not mean we're going to turn into a third world nation, you not getting a job doesn't mean the country is dying.

Again, its not just me. How is the nation's Poverty stricken families going to get to work when they spend $5 a gallon on gas to get to work? Maybe its worse where I am, as Florida has never been all that great.

Bus.

Seriously, I go everywhere on a bus. The bus is your friend. Try using it.

Again, its not just me. How is the nation's Poverty stricken families going to get to work when they spend $5 a gallon on gas to get to work? Maybe its worse where I am, as Florida has never been all that great.

ride a bike. walk to work if its close enough. use public transport. get a more fuel effecient car(im assuming cuase your american you have a massive hummer . Car pool to work.

I live in the country, 35-40 mins to school Half hour to the nearest wallmart. My bro drives a crappy little 2 door, mom drives a minivan. No buses come out here and I'm looking at a 1 1/2 bike ride to civilization, which would result in MASSIVE sunburns, trust me I've tried. I could barely touch my arms for a week.

Florida Sun is BRUTAL.

 

[lacktheknack]

That's not collapse, that's economic recovery.

A collapse happens out of nowhere right when everything seems fine.

Whatever you wanna call it. Implodes? Dies in slow motion? I dunno.

No... economic recovery is a GOOD thing. Powerhouse countries don't suffer for years before whimpering out of existence.

 

[HerbertTheHamster]

'Murrica will crash, China will take over.

Edit: Economically, I mean. It's not like they're going to invade.

 

[lacktheknack]

Your overdramatizing this a bit aren't you? Germany was a lot worse off at the end of WWI, granted it is a bit overshadowed by something a little later.

Just because we had economic problems does not mean we're going to turn into a third world nation, you not getting a job doesn't mean the country is dying.

Again, its not just me. How is the nation's Poverty stricken families going to get to work when they spend $5 a gallon on gas to get to work? Maybe its worse where I am, as Florida has never been all that great.

Bus.

Seriously, I go everywhere on a bus. The bus is your friend. Try using it.

Again, its not just me. How is the nation's Poverty stricken families going to get to work when they spend $5 a gallon on gas to get to work? Maybe its worse where I am, as Florida has never been all that great.

ride a bike. walk to work if its close enough. use public transport. get a more fuel effecient car(im assuming cuase your american you have a massive hummer . Car pool to work.

I live in the country, 35-40 mins to school Half hour to the nearest wallmart. My bro drives a crappy little 2 door, mom drives a minivan. No buses come out here and I'm looking at a 1 1/2 bike ride to civilization, which would result in MASSIVE sunburns, trust me I've tried. I could barely touch my arms for a week.

Florida Sun is BRUTAL.

But you asked how impoverished families will survive with high gas prices, and that's how.

Nice location selection, though. Consider moving to the city when you move out.

 

[Glademaster_v1legacy]

Collapse no. I don't think it will be a super power. That title will go to China, India and possible EU.

 

[Ossian]

'Murrica will crash, China will take over.

They can't just "take over" no one can really invade another empire anymore, too many alliances. WW3 can't happen either, No one wants to mess with Nukes.

Okay, saw your EDIT.

 

[Mcface]

Are we going to survive or should I start speaking Indian/Chinese?

I'm sorry to break it to you but it's going to be Korean that you'll be speaking.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.240881-Homefront-Novel-Tells-Story-of-Korea-Invading-U-S-in-2027?page=1

Lol north korea cant even feed it's own people, let alone cross the ocean, and destroy the worlds strongest super power. and south korea, for the most part, wants nothing to do with them.

Even china would have a logistical nightmare of moving it's massive numbers of troops.

It also depends on what kind of jobs you are looking for.
Manual labor almost always has openings, it's not a surprise you cant find a nice easy job.

also depends on what you are in school for.. arts or something no, you will probably never find a job.

 

[Ossian]

Nice location selection, though. Consider moving to the city when you move out.

Oh believe me, I will. I really really will. 21 years living in wilderness away from any friends to make, jobs to work, and schools to attend makes you amazed your still sane.