[cp124]

Simple. The nation would fall into chaos. The Chinese would likely move in, or failing that, civil war would break out,

The same as the direction we are headed now.

[marktwain]

Simple. The nation would fall into chaos. The Chinese would likely move in, or failing that, civil war would break out,

The same as the direction we are headed now.

Direction is not the same as being there.

We may yet prevail, but only if we keep struggling.

Giving up ensures defeat.