[Lakeshark]

Well, to be fair to those that favor the collapse theory, it only took Russia from 1917 until 1991 to collapse.

Just think, our grand children might live to see it happen here.......

[riri]

But, wait, the entire premise of the Russian revolution was to WORK for the motherland. There was propaganda everywhere extolling the virtue of work, building the country and sacrifice.

Also, the American engine of prosperity fueled not only America but basically the entire world, even the USSR.

No way we can last more than another 15 years with the mentality of our population and no America out there to help of limp along.