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I had a conversation in an academic setting with senior officer. He opined that the United States will never fail because when it comes down to it, Americans adapts, changes, and grows to meet obstacles head on.
In light of all that is going on politically, religiously, economically, and educationally-at home and abroad-is America, as we know it on a path to failure?
In light of all that is going on politically, religiously, economically, and educationally-at home and abroad-is America, as we know it on a path to failure?
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My heart hopes no and my brain says yes.
All systems degrade over time and eventually break down, Nation-States notwithstanding, and they tend to follow a pattern as they do it. I've written a bit about it on another post here somewhere and I might try to link to it at some point.
But I can't think of a better way to set up a robust self-sustaining system of governance or how to implement it. Taking an oath to support and defend the framework for this one seemed like the thing to do. So I hope we can keep it going a few lifetimes more.
All systems degrade over time and eventually break down, Nation-States notwithstanding, and they tend to follow a pattern as they do it. I've written a bit about it on another post here somewhere and I might try to link to it at some point.
But I can't think of a better way to set up a robust self-sustaining system of governance or how to implement it. Taking an oath to support and defend the framework for this one seemed like the thing to do. So I hope we can keep it going a few lifetimes more.
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I echo the good Capt Richard I P.'s sentiments. I pray that we do not fail. Sigh...
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COL Vincent Stoneking
Capt Richard I P. Almost exactly what I was going to post. But more eloquent.
History has shown this to be true of ALL civilizations. Even the 'continuous' or 'eternal' states that we might point too (China, Japan, Russia) are continuous in name only. There are widely understood phases that civilizations. So far, history is batting roughly 1000.
Like the good Capt., My intent is to help to current framework endure well enough for my son and his children to enjoy it. (And after I hang up the suit, perhaps to try to push for the next framework to be even a bit better - if I can figure out what "better" is.)
History has shown this to be true of ALL civilizations. Even the 'continuous' or 'eternal' states that we might point too (China, Japan, Russia) are continuous in name only. There are widely understood phases that civilizations. So far, history is batting roughly 1000.
Like the good Capt., My intent is to help to current framework endure well enough for my son and his children to enjoy it. (And after I hang up the suit, perhaps to try to push for the next framework to be even a bit better - if I can figure out what "better" is.)
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LTC Stephen C., I truly hope you are right. I do not see any sign of it, but it would be nice. My heart grows heavy whenever I think about the future of our country.
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PO2 Lester Sullivan
LTC Stephen C. - Can't vote you down, but plenty out there saying we're screwed! $19TRILLION in debt
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History has already taught that all great empires get knocked off the mountain top.
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Fail or be overrun by Mexico and Islam that the current admin is promoting?
We've fallen from the top credit rating. Actual unemployment is well into double digits. Debt has more than doubled in last 8 years. The hate mongering in Hollywood and top govt admin...
I hope we start electing some people with a backbone and a bit of common sense.
We've fallen from the top credit rating. Actual unemployment is well into double digits. Debt has more than doubled in last 8 years. The hate mongering in Hollywood and top govt admin...
I hope we start electing some people with a backbone and a bit of common sense.
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