is the united states losing its place in the world as the nation that the world looks up to?
485164
I think the rest of the world are ingrates. They ALWAYS come to us for help & then bad mouth us. We should help the entire free world, but then they criticize us. No land is perfect, but I don't bite the hand that feeds.......\n\nI'm also perplexed by so many people here in Yahoo that talk so badly about their own country especially in comparison to others. Why don't they just leave then if it's so bad? I hear there's cheap housing in Mexico..........
931912
the u.s thinks the world is blind, they can brain wash thier own ppl but not the rest of the world, nature will decide judgement day
348412
The USA was established based on Christian Principles, and these have contributed to God's blessing it so much in the past (resulting in the high standard of living).\n\nThis high standard of living attracts people from all around the world.\n\nNow however, as the USA has moved away from Christianity, its greatness is decreasing. And with time it is likely to not be as attractive to people from other countries (but that may be 30 years from now).\n\nPeople pick on US citizens -- sometimes out of envy, sometimes because of scapegoating by leaders in other countries, sometimes because of perceived arrogance...\n\nCordially,\nJohn\nhttp://www.GodSci.org
1185515
No. If we continue on in this manner we are doomed to self destruct and become a second world country. The number one problem with the American people is that we for some reason think that only people who have never struggled to make it understand the needs of the other 85% of Americans.
816815
The US is a strong, prosperous country. If the desire was there to take ove the world as other countries have throughout time, it could potentially be done. The thing is - the desire isn't there. The US runs on the principles of democracy, free enterprise, and freedoms. If the US took over the world, it would become either a totalitarian society or a dictatorship, two things we have looked down upon for decades. The United States is already one of the most prosperous countries in the world, one which believes in free enterprise [having a rich, poor, and middle class - much like a social hierarchy]. If the US was so determined to become the most wealthy country in society, it would go against its principles [which date back to the Declaration of Independence] of free enterprise. \n\nThe mear thought is silly, my dear. Silly.
1134315
Unfortunately, the USA
236691
Of course. It would be a good choice nowadays too, considering the fact the US has been taken over completely. There is no longer a republic - The voting system is entirely a fraud. The US is killing thousands of innocents all over the world. The US is stealing the resources of innocent nations. The US is responsible for much more. The civil war happend for much less.
9098
For all of America's weath and influence, for all of its powerful media, we are surprisingly isolated from the world.  What's more, we are still very slowing climbing out of the cultural muck that has allowed many of us to believe we are literally superior to the rest of the world.\n\nAmerica continues to behave arrogantly to the world, insisting we always know best, and our interests should be always honored.  It has done a great deal of harm to us the past 15 year in my opinion.\n\nIf only some of us could see ourselves in the eyes of those around us in the world.  Of course, most of us are so conceited and self-involved that we couldn't care less.
415311
over a hundred year period, America will cease to be the global force that it is today, the chances of Australia taking its place are slim. \n\nThe contenders at the moment seem to be a United Europe, China and India.
1071970
The future of the United States is bright, indeed.  I had doubts a short while back, but people are remembering how to speak up.\nWe will always be powerful, perhaps the top superpower, but we will never try to stop someone from being more successful if they have their people's interests at heart.  Oh, we'll protect our interests, but we have always cheered the success of other countries who serve their people first and their ideology last.   Should everyone be a capitalist, a representative democratic republic?  I don't think so, but there are going to be more, and we'll have to compete with them, and I'll love every second of it.  Competition that isn't based on the slavery of a people (like China is close to) is to be commended and encouraged.\n\nIf there is another superpower that grows above us, I suspect that we'll have a hand in making it that way.  After all, we've been helping all our "older brothers" (older countries) for some time now.  It would be nice if they could do it on their own so we could enjoy our youth and riches a bit more.  \n\nEuropean Union?  Go for it!  China getting more democratic and keeping it's power?  We're with you!  Russia regaining world attention but remaining a people-first state?  Great!\n\nWe'll be there, probably contentedly resting on our laurels until we're woken again.  For now, we're awake and stomping our feet on the one's who woke us up unjustly.  After they're dust, we'll go back to slumber and do business as usual, but we'll never be less than a giant.
648316
Americans are a beautiful people, and America a beautiful country. However, The USA is a young country, not even 250 years old, and yet it demands respect and control that it has not earned. The education system is far too introspective, leading to an extrodanary national ego and encouraging xenophobia and far-right fundementalism. Seperation of the state and religion has not been achieved which goes to further this 'us and them' situation. By forcing the country to progress and develop at an unnatural level to catch up and compete with European and Asian countries; the USA has been left with overwhelming political and social problems, and a lack of identity and confidence that has manifested itself in a self-defensive 'better than you' and 'you must be like us or want to be like us because we are the best' attitude. It's kind of imperialism without the empire. , I love every American I've ever met and I have travelled extensivly in the States and adore the country. There is always room for improvement in every country.
395577
The more you know... the worse the U.S. looks
190772
The United States of America
296610
I don't believe we will fall to another country but will fall internally. All great nations have before and will also in the future. More than likely when our economy begins to fail.
753942
None. Israel, which is a holy place for the three major monotheistic faiths, is also one of the most conquered places in the world. Every civilization has proved to be temporary; Babylon fell, Persia fell, Greece collapsed, Rome fell, the Vatican lost its reigns, China and Mongolia have been crushed before, Britain has lost much influence, Soviet Union has fallen. And like my Greek teacher, I believe America is suffering its downfall and it wont reverse itself unto greatness.
286660
It is like when one has to work in a group, in the real world. Often, no one elects a leader of the group, but an individual will still take charge so that the group will run smoothly.\n\nHistory has shown that there will always be a world leader, it just happens that the USA has stepped in to fill the gap for now, just as France, England, Rome, and others have before it. This will eventually change, for better or worse. So, I suppose the simplest answer to your question is "Nature."
795655
The USA, but it's not true.