America's status in 2058

One hole in that theory is the fact it ignores Einstein's theorising of photon stimulation and it's possible outcome twenty to thirty years earlier than that date.

i voted for China, but maybe the African Union

SunTrader: If you actually read what I wrote, you'll see I voted US as well, and for some of the same reasons as you. You seem to get defensive every time I talk about your country, assuming I'm trying to knock it without reading what I wrote, but I assure you it's quite the opposite. There are things I have criticised about America in the past, but it was not a put down. I have great respect for America, but no place in the world is perfect, and we could all do with a dose of criticism from time to time.

nanningbob: It's good to hear it from someone that actually lives there day to day. I think you're absolutely right in everything you said. You didn't mention that the one-child policy is also going to result in an aging population that the economy won't be able to support. The same thing is happening in all countries with low population growth, but in China it will be particularly bad because the one child policy is government enforced.

For those of you who haven't seen the latest Jim Rogers interview on BB, here it is and it's worth a look. He is basically saying the same things I am about American agriculture, but he fears capitalism is going out the window, being replaced by socialism for the rich
http://www.bloomberg.com/avp/avp.htm?N=av&T=Rogers%20Calls%20Fannie%2C%20Freddie%20Rescue%20Plan%20a%20%60Disaster'&clipSRC=mms://media2.bloomberg.com/cache/vIQvD7yNni2I.asf

I normally don't post in political conversations because, well, politics suck. I'm more of an action person than a "Let's debate about it" person; but I would like to interject with something.

This comment, "As the USA led in just about any modern endeavor during the previous century I believe we will lead again the current one." is actually as far from the truth as could possibly be. Even the poll asking which ONE country will be the most powerful in 2058 is not even a plausible debate.

Any military or history buff can attest to the fact that every major technological leap has come from a collaboration of efforts from all over the World. Be it the atom bomb, radar, combustion engines, laser technology, atomic colliders, etc. No one country can claim sole credit for any of these technologies. We "borrowed" technology from the Germans and Japanese in WW2 that enabled us to win the war alongside the Allies. The current technologies are being developed globally as development occurs in one nation and research and testing occur in other nations. Medicine breakthroughs come from areas of the World typically untouched by man and not normally here in the USA alone.

The country most powerful in 2058 will not be a lone country, but a cooperation of countrys that rely on each other to succeed. That's the only feasible solution in an arena filled with more threats than the World has known as a collective ever in history.

I've served for this country and know that we haven't protected our freedom and those of our allies by ourselves....ever. Even in our independance, we recieved support from France and rebels from Englands enemies in our endeavor. No one nation can stand alone and any nation that believes it can will only believe that for a short time before history repeats itself.

Now, if you want to argue that the poll really asks who will be the most affluent politically or financially, that is a matter of perspective depending on where you reside. The richest country can't be determined easily as debt would really have to be factored in.

1) Maybe you can point me to where you said how you voted?

2) I prefer hearing solutions to criticism. How about you?

Or once again, how about where the country you live in. I asked that before and hadn't heard anything more. Too boring, yeah that most be the reason why because this country is the only one with faults.

1) I didn't specifically mention how I voted... but it is clear from the statements that I made if you read them - try the initial post. Anyway, I didn't say America was the only country with faults. Here is what I said:
Does that sound like I am saying America is the only country with faults? Certainly not. Honestly man, there is no need to get emotional, especially since I am not insulting your country. Let's just have a good discussion.


2) The criticism I was referring to was from another thread months ago. I just wanted you to know that just because I had made some (constructively) criticizing remarks in that thread, that doesn't mean I am criticizing America in this thread. Different topic. In the other thread I did offer solutions as well as criticism - the definition of constructive criticism I believe - I don't really want to get back onto that topic here. This is a different thread with a different topic. I just didn't want you to bring along any grudges, especially since there was no reason to hold one from the beginning.

As far as the country where I live, the politics here are anything but boring, but they don't really affect the world very much - hence my interest in American politics.

I hope I've made my stance clear finally. Peace man .

Thomas Jefferson's Warning To America : "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs." Written by Jefferson in a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin (1802).

If the USA can go back to its constitution as set out by the founding fathers it stands a chance otherwise it is doomed, with europe and china over for next 100 years, Euro will be worlds next reserve currency!

I agree - I think the Euro will reverse.

I know what you meant but I do believe a reverse is coming.

my spelling is bad!