Not wanting to rub anyone's face in the dirt any more or indulge in jingoistic flagwaving, I'm wondering if there's something much bigger happening in this time (and I don't just mean the Health Bill).
We have past evidence of the eventual decay and collapse of Roman Imperialism/Empire, British Imperialism/Empire, Russian Imperialism/Empire, plus some earlier ones.
Are we seeing the start of the collapse of American "Imperialism" (read that how you like - "influence" might be a better word) and if so what will rise to fill the vacuum? Assuredly something will. Will it be Chinese Imperialism? Imperialism can be economic - it doesn't necessarily have to do with 'territory'.
I'm asking, not to "dump" on our American friends, but to pose a question that could have implications for all. The breakdown of elements in society and the economy in the USA are obviously very serious issues for many RFFers in their capacity as citizens of the USA, regardless of their political leaning. Are there warnings contained in that for the rest of the world?