[oceanview]

some if we had posted "the end of the united states as the worlds leading manufacturer" or "the end of the united states as the world leader in the consumer electronics industry", 15-20 years ago, would you have also said it was anecdotal?

understanding what is really happening here requires some forward thinking. our jobs base is becoming increasingly centered on services, health care, government, lawyers, education, real estate and related industries (financing, construction, etc).

[old-ager]

> requires some forward thinking

That's the problem arguing with small-minded wisea$$es. Don't waste your time.

The prediction that bothers me most is: End of the US as world power. There are billions of jealous, murderous hellions waiting for that one.