Absolutely it will collapse, just like man and everything he has ever created.
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Is America going to collapse?
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america is fine. the country will keep going, the worse that can happen at it this moment is if the tea party gets out of control, but don't worry you'll survive. and my dad is also a prophet of doom, he is scared to death by a chinese invasion
I find it kind of naive to assume that the global economy won't collapse simply because "No one want's it too" If it crashes it crashes.BreakfastMan said:
However I do agree with you that if the USA goes it will take everyone else with it eventually. I don't want to sound pessimistic or defeatist but I feel that everything can still get worse (and for a very long time) before it gets better.
Eh, western society as we know it currently will eventually collapse, I am sure of this. Then, we shall go back to the primitive and steadily build our way back up to the level we're at now and the cycle shall repeat.
Our education is based on regurgitation rather than originality, our economy is anything but economical and our politicians are corrupt, making dumbfuck decisions or both.
Give it time, and our society shall collapse. Give it some more time and it shall rebuild. The cycle shall continue until we either press the big red button and blow ourselves up, or until the sun goes supernova.
Our education is based on regurgitation rather than originality, our economy is anything but economical and our politicians are corrupt, making dumbfuck decisions or both.
Give it time, and our society shall collapse. Give it some more time and it shall rebuild. The cycle shall continue until we either press the big red button and blow ourselves up, or until the sun goes supernova.
You are basically correct, we have fewer radicals here and it does seem we think relatively on the same level. We don't have the whole Anarchists thing and the Socialists thing, it's mostly Capitalism and Democracy over here thank goodness.Seneschal said:
That's why I don't think the country can fall into complete chaos, we are just to stable.
The powers that be are moving to China and there chasing out on the old USA. Truth, honor and freedom are just words to them now. They no longer care about the quality of life for others just how much power have and lets face it they can mowdown any and all decanters in that part of the world.
No unions, the government is the back pocket of the corporation more then they are in the USA. No EPA no one real protests, no human rights, no real legal system to stop them or even hinder them. They have nothing to lose going over there and everything to gain in Asia.
You might think this is a 16 karat run of bad luck, but truth is kid the game was ringed from the start.
No unions, the government is the back pocket of the corporation more then they are in the USA. No EPA no one real protests, no human rights, no real legal system to stop them or even hinder them. They have nothing to lose going over there and everything to gain in Asia.
You might think this is a 16 karat run of bad luck, but truth is kid the game was ringed from the start.
The United States is today's equivalent of the Roman Empire. The real power in the world rests in Washington, D.C. Nobody can compete, economically, agriculturally, or militarily. The rest of the world, even pseudo-nations like the EU, simply don't have the resources or coordination to out-do the US. Nobody outside the country likes to admit it, but the world marches the the beat of American drums.
However, just like the Roman Empire, if the US 'collapses', it will lead to another Dark Age. The power vacuum left by the absence of the American President will lead to massive wars to control the planet's resources, probably culminating in a nuclear exchange. Some up-and-coming military power (China, India, N. Korea) will see a chance to flex their muscles, and what started as a war of greed turns into an all-out planetary battle of attrition. Regional warlords will come out of the woodworks without the fear of US reprisal to keep them bottled up.
It's in the world's best interest to keep the United States alive, even if it looks like it might fail. The global economy has a buyer for its goods, symmetrical warfare hasn't broken out since the Korean War (by which I mean the UN peacekeeping operation in the early 50's), and the scientific community is second to none. Everybody with civilized aims can benefit from the existence of the US, and the US business strategy capitalizes on that. If anything, the US will emerge as the power center for a more united world, eventually leading to one united planet. With technology at the level it is now, and increasing at the pace it is, the age of nations 'falling' catastrophically might be gone.
However, just like the Roman Empire, if the US 'collapses', it will lead to another Dark Age. The power vacuum left by the absence of the American President will lead to massive wars to control the planet's resources, probably culminating in a nuclear exchange. Some up-and-coming military power (China, India, N. Korea) will see a chance to flex their muscles, and what started as a war of greed turns into an all-out planetary battle of attrition. Regional warlords will come out of the woodworks without the fear of US reprisal to keep them bottled up.
It's in the world's best interest to keep the United States alive, even if it looks like it might fail. The global economy has a buyer for its goods, symmetrical warfare hasn't broken out since the Korean War (by which I mean the UN peacekeeping operation in the early 50's), and the scientific community is second to none. Everybody with civilized aims can benefit from the existence of the US, and the US business strategy capitalizes on that. If anything, the US will emerge as the power center for a more united world, eventually leading to one united planet. With technology at the level it is now, and increasing at the pace it is, the age of nations 'falling' catastrophically might be gone.
Oh, I beg your pardon. I couldn't help noticing that some here believe the country is going to collapse. Right. Because it certainly did during the Great Depression and eight years of the worst President in history. No, sorry. I can't buy it. If we can get past that, then the country's just fine. This is the rebound, though I apologize for the slowness in service.
As much as I can tell America does not have enough of the tell tale signs of collapse. We do not have Hyper-inflation, we are not under constant attacks, the states are not trying to leave the union, and we are still the best economy. I think in 2 years America will be back on its feet and fixing everything. Things may seem bad but trust me nations that collapse are usually under way worse conditions than we are. It was just a recession we have gotten out of worst.
I'm sorry but I can't take you seriously. No offence to you and your views. I'm just kind of drunk atm and that sounds hilarious to me.The Long Road said:
quick note - If the USA runs the world economically, why does nearly everything say "made in china" as opposed to "made in the USA"
I also find it kind of silly that the "US business strategy" is one to be idolised. But still just wanna point out this is just the opinion of one drunk UK resident. ANd nothing to take to heed or get too pissed over.
Times like this make me glad to be Canadian. Of course if the U.S did go under it would have a huge negative impact up here, (and all around the world of course) but hey, try to look on the bright side of life. You get to go to college, probably have a decent computer, and some nice things. You could be far worse off.
Probably not. I have a feeling that despite the conditions right now, sooner or later things will get better.
And now, a fitting happy song.
And now, a fitting happy song.
My dad says that the U.S. is about to go a furious and fast change away from gas-powered cars to alternative-powered vehicles, in response to the oil crisis.
My co-worker says the U.S. is about to enter a complete shutdown, in government, economy, everything, in response to the oil crisis.
One way or another, the status quo WILL change massively. Pray we don't come out too bad for it at the end. If we do... well, we had a good run at the top.
My co-worker says the U.S. is about to enter a complete shutdown, in government, economy, everything, in response to the oil crisis.
One way or another, the status quo WILL change massively. Pray we don't come out too bad for it at the end. If we do... well, we had a good run at the top.