Well said, Skybird. I think the past ten years alone should have taught us a thing or two. We are about to get our teeth kicked in, and unfortunately we've been ignoring the warnings for years.
Not to knock or insult my own country, but our culture has (or at least "had") a nasty habit of thinking that we're the best thing since buttered toast. Pride often goeth before a fall, right? I have sincere doubts that we will remain as a major power for much longer. While sad in a way, it is also not entirely surprising that this would come to pass. Eventually, all empires must collapse under their own enormity.
Interesting times ahead, yes?
