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Yes, that's true for the West as a whole in general, but looking at history and its past super powers, I see parallels to their declines. A nation prospers, bec

Yes, that's true for the West as a whole in general, but looking at history and its past super powers, I see parallels to their declines. A nation prospers, becomes the wealthiest, most powerful and most advanced one on the planet, and then just... Exists. There's no real problems to solve, because while it might not be paradise, looking around you in the world, there is nothing to strive for in comparison. Politicians can just wank off most of the time and give emotional speeches, pocket some money somewhere and basically just keep the wheel steady during their term, while making low-risk but high-visibility "changes". Because everything is still good enough.

moomoo11 4y ago
Fortunately for the US we are located in the best place to be - North America. Separated by the Pacific and Atlantic from trouble. Here’s how I look at US position. Canada is our resource pit. And let’s be honest. We are each other’s best ally. Mexico could become our best manufacturing partner and replace China dependence. China is surrounded by a bunch of countries that would rather side with America (and they do). The EU only exists because they have no choice after fighting each other for thousands of years over dumb shit. And the USA bankrolls their defense so cool they can afford healthcare for their people while not fulfilling their NATO dues. Again, we are their eastern bulwark against the Russians. If we weren’t giving billions to Ukraine for example I doubt they would be standing a chance without such superior help and firepower. Truth is. America has already won even if it loses.
- IMTDb 4y ago
  > The EU only exists because they have no choice after fighting each other for thousands of years over dumb shit And the US have existed for how long ? Give them time they are already catching up.
cpursley 4y ago
Speaking of pocketing some money, just check out the stock market performance of US Senators over the past few years vs the general population. This was not the vision of the founders and is not the sign of a healthy democratic system.

moomoo11 4y ago

Fortunately for the US we are located in the best place to be - North America. Separated by the Pacific and Atlantic from trouble. Here’s how I look at US position. Canada is our resource pit. And let’s be honest. We are each other’s best ally. Mexico could become our best manufacturing partner and replace China dependence. China is surrounded by a bunch of countries that would rather side with America (and they do). The EU only exists because they have no choice after fighting each other for thousands of years over dumb shit. And the USA bankrolls their defense so cool they can afford healthcare for their people while not fulfilling their NATO dues. Again, we are their eastern bulwark against the Russians. If we weren’t giving billions to Ukraine for example I doubt they would be standing a chance without such superior help and firepower. Truth is. America has already won even if it loses.

IMTDb 4y ago
> The EU only exists because they have no choice after fighting each other for thousands of years over dumb shit And the US have existed for how long ? Give them time they are already catching up.

cpursley 4y ago

Speaking of pocketing some money, just check out the stock market performance of US Senators over the past few years vs the general population. This was not the vision of the founders and is not the sign of a healthy democratic system.