Do you think that AMERICA as we have known it is gone forever..I do...?
360636
Times change my dear. I've traveled the world quiet a bit, including the Middle East. I saw poverty in a lot of places like you would not believe unless you see it with your own eyes!! We have problems in our country like any place but you still can't beat it! If you live in America, kiss the ground and be thankful.
1034763
No, humans have this way of thinking that we are the most important thing to ever come about.. but in all actuality, when we are gone, the world will not miss us, and it will continue to evolve through the ages, giving rise to new species and creatures, undergoing changes in geography by plate techtonics, climate changes, etc.\n\nUntil one day the sun expends the last of its nuclear fuel and expands into a red giant, which will turn the earth into an ashy ember that will orbit around a white dwarf, all that shall remain of our amazing world.
383996
Yes and No. Yes, because of the stance America is taking on world issues. Also because the Govt. is confusing the world over with its stances which is so different from what it used to be. \n\nNo, because the American dream and the ideals would always remain. It is getting corroded by today's American society, especially the youth (who do not even know who the first President of the United States was!) \n\nSo in 50 years, America would be the UK of today, saying 'yes' to India and/or China for everything. And if it listens to China, that is the day the American dream would crumble.
1078429
i think it's a ways off, after we get to a point of superior technology among more countries and we first reach a point of peace, which then is breached will we be at a point of true chaos.  But here at home in the U.S due to our inbred prejudice and diverse background, we have already started our fight.
52267
Should be..but even if we had adopted a new government...if people in the position will stay the way they used to, probably we'll remain the same...We are yearning for better. What president and all the government officials are promising to us, never happened in reality. I don't want to expect too much from this country. Everything should be in a new form by now but seeing it with my own eyes, as much as possible I want to be realistic--and this is the reality.
155928
eventually, yes. no empire lasts forever. it will hafta be a silent takeover (nonviolent). starts with control of politics reverting to the republic we were supposed to be but never were. next is the economy, basing it on goods rather than variables.\nhttp://www.philipdru.com/griffin2_stream.html
812563
i think we'll feel nothing until its over...then it'll hit us, and we'll be saying...WOW its all gone...all that is over whoohoo!!!  like i saw this ident once with these rockets and aliens...its was so awesome...man..i'd savour that any day :)  i think after you finish you must celebrate have a big bash and get totally loose!!! :)
190161
In most parts yes. What is sad is that it takes America falling apart like 9/11 to bring out the kindness. I think that people get so caught up in there life that they forget there are people out there that need help. I was a volunteer fire fighter and I help with several charities and one that is special to me is the Veterans. So, not all of us have lost it, but many forget. It will take America falling again to bring it out all over.
344640
is there any hope for america????????????
661038
Your question doesn't make sense.  Are you saying "Why, if America and Bush have been defeated all these years ago, has no one heard of it?"\n\nHate to rain on your parade, but America has not been defeated.  Sorry.
124338
I think there is a combination of socialism and democracy that has yet to be realized. As for America, you alsom must realize that all empires eventually fall. Be it in 100 years or 1000. Nothing lasts forever.
700499
nobody is taking over america .. but the classic america that our founding fathers gave us is being slowly eroded away because people are uninformed, ignorant, and braindead from endless hours of tv and media propaganda being pounded into them while corrupt govt officials cash in and pass laws to prevent you from being able to do anything about it when you finally wake up ....
316483
It is the assumption that the USA is or ever was an Empire that will bring the fall. And yes, we, the USA, have been acting rather pompus. Rome comes to mind... \n\nI think that if we keep on at the rate we are going, our fate will follow that of the Roman Empire. (In a lose parallel...)\n\nEmpires are built by emperors. If you ask me, we made a mistake votting Bush Jr. into office. and then wtf, he was elected again!! Very suspicious if you ask me.
1038259
Well, yes, at least temporarily.  Most of us are temporarily isolated and hiding ourselves behind fear and cynicism. I hope it's just adolescent growing pains and we'll get over that part and come to our senses again. \nSeptember 11 was not a unifying event, despite the propaganda that's being put out there. We are more nervous, hate-filled, xenophobic, ignorant, scared and YES divided than we have been in many years. We have become disenfranchised (hanging chads etc.), powerless to stop the predators and blood suckers - whether they be living in our communities or our "public servants". These days about the only things that unite us are our sense of betrayal, our powerlessness and our growing frustration with almost all politicians.\nWhy is all this happening? There are no really easy answers. You can't blame it on the Clintons, the liberals, the neocons, on Bush alone or even on the vacuum left by the collapse of the Cold War.\nI hope it is just a temporary phase, something we will grow out of as we embrace the multi-culturalism of the coming years, and set realistic and responsible goals for ourselves.  These MUST be based on moral principals and honorable intentions and actions, and cooperation with other nations.\nEyes wide open!
805538
I DON'T THINK SO.  ONCE IT'S GONE, IT'S GONE.
33634
i dont know that I see it as the next third world.  But I do see it slumping close to it.  We are as a nation losing power, wealth, reputation.  I have been abroad and I can tell you the picture that Europeans paint of us is not always nice.  Economically we are losing our footing.  Banking, cars, products in general.  People in america and abroad are buying European products, Jananese proiducts.  It doesnt do our economy any good and yet as far as I can tell they have done nothing to change this.  We are busy fixing the lives of others however we havent taken the time to take care of our own citizens lives.  And you have other countries offering us help becase we are unable to do so because of the mess we have created else where.  I truly believe we are losing our super power status and becoming just another country that exists on the planet.  Living abroad I dont like telling people i am from america because it starts up alot of contoversy.  Alot of arguments as to what it means to be an american and what we have become.  I agree with you when you wake up and smell the coffee. you arent smelling folgers any more.  Its just the reality we are forced to swallow as americans and it isnt easy for us I think.
1047163
Yes, the US has lost already.\n\nIraq is in Civil War.\n\nFor the last 3 years, US soldiers broke into people's homes with the intention to arrest or kill "bad guys".\n\nJust how likely do you think it would be that some power invade the US and successfully impose a different style of government upon us?\n\nHow long must we continue to be there because someone said something bad about George Bush's daddy?