[Grumpasaurus.com] The decline of the American Empire

'The decline of the American Empire'

Of course I’ve been remarking on our country’s current resemblance to the final Roman era, but, well, now it’s officially recognized by the government. Hmm. Go figure.

An intelligence forecast being prepared for the next president on future global risks envisions a steady decline in U.S. dominance in the coming decades, as the world is reshaped by globalization, battered by climate change, and destabilized by regional upheavals over shortages of food, water and energy.

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“The U.S. will remain the preeminent power, but that American dominance will be much diminished,” Fingar said, according to a transcript of the Thursday speech. He saw U.S. leadership eroding “at an accelerating pace” in “political, economic and arguably, cultural arenas.”

Now, that’s gilding the lilly more than a little. I’m sure Fingar has his political priorities straight and couldn’t say anything else, but if we’re anything more than slightly above parity in 2025, I’ll be shocked. The last 8 years of bushevik rule have done nearly incalculable harm to our countries in ways that won’t be felt for years. The lack of funding for and emphasis on scientific research and experimentation, for example, will show after significant lag time. Say 10-15 years. And the Palin nomination might as well be a flashing neon sign saying “culturally bankrupt, corrupt autocracy” to anyone paying attention.

We may still be the tallest midget in 2025, but it will be by millimeters at best.

http://grumpasaurus.com/2008/09/10/the-decline-of-the-american-empire/