 carolinads13
Female, 13-17, S. America
 151 Posts
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7:30:44 PM
Well... England was the major world power until a couple decades ago, and that kinda died... So who says it won't happen to the US? |
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 JJMUG
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
25 Posts
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Saturday, February 07, 2009 12:30:17 PM
1. We are not collapsing. What is going on now is a natural part of a capitalist economy.2. If we were to fall the rest of the world is going with us, why do you think the whole world is in recession at the same time. |
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 BIHedin
Male, 13-17, Midwest US
13 Posts
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Friday, February 06, 2009 10:05:16 PM
Well i wouldn't mind the US collapsing as long as it happens when i move back to europe if i do. if this happens then i sure will be. |
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 Thepwnsher
Male, 13-17, Western US
253 Posts
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Friday, February 06, 2009 8:17:49 PM
They didn't mention that when there's was no roman empire(USA in this case) anywhere was dangerous. |
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 joofro
Male, 13-17, Midwest US
478 Posts
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 10:11:49 PM
i think its fair to say that if america collapsed, then much of the world would collapse as well, or run rampant |
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 djmofo117
Male, 13-17, Midwest US
31 Posts
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 10:00:56 PM
This is just dumb the US was only created a little over 200 years ago. How does a society collapse that fast? And for those of you saying that, "Ohhh China will pass us up." take into account that China's government is way more F'd up than ours their economy is only booming because of the lack of control the government has put on the environmental standers. Also take into account that eventually China, like the US, will eventually have to come to terms with its pollution thus causing their production to decrease dramatically. |
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 HOLYCRAP1234
Male, 13-17, Western US
1462 Posts
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:04:11 PM
Yeah, but there are no horse-mounted knights to come and beat us up. |
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 Quackor
Male, 18-29, S. America
1186 Posts
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 5:50:52 PM
i loved it how they tried the big brother approach there |
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 OldOllie
Male, 50-59, Midwest US
1053 Posts
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 2:24:14 PM
DuckBoy87, wonder why everyone is fat and lazy? 50 years ago, a regular Coke was 6 oz. |
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 fillemorte
Female, 18-29, Western US
657 Posts
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 10:15:19 AM
haha@ einstein"i are a graduate!" |
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bobdavenport
Male, 18-29, Australia
32 Posts
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 9:44:10 AM
@Capncaveman. It depends who invades who. i will grant you that it is impossible for australia to invade the US at this point in time, but it would be eqaully as hard for the US to invade Australia. several reasons out basic troops are trained better then evern your marines, logistically trying to invade a country as arid, hilly, cold, hot and humid as Aus is almost impossible, not to mention if you succeded who would feed the world, as we supply the majority of raw materials, wool, and large amounts of fresh food and meat to the world. added to the fact that as we are part of the commonwealth, Britain and her domains are forced under law to help us. That is ofcourse unless we get banished or become a republic ourselves. and before you start to flame me for dissin' america and its troops, may i point out that we hold two very impressive records in war. 1st, the battle of besheba. we are the only people to have successfully capture the holy land. 2nd long tan. 100 men DEFEATED 3000. |
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 quiknas
Male, 18-29, Western US
459 Posts
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 6:35:42 AM
who really knows?? yes, unchecked history tends to repeat itself, but that is why we rely on historians to identify trends, and a solid government to successfully implement measures to maintain order and prosperity. hopefully the economy starts to turn around fast!! i wonder what the true value of the dollar is, never mind the posted exchange rates... |
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 lesmith11
Female, 18-29, Europe
192 Posts
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 5:27:06 AM
The Roman Empire was MAHOOSIVE and spanned continents, let alone countries! Of course it was going to become unmanageable!We've lasted alot longer than America, so you have a few more centuries left at least |
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 freckled_won
Male, 18-29, Western US
9 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 11:57:09 PM
Well before you go dissing the Aussies, know this. In every major American conflict, the Aussies are the only ones who have backed the US up every single time. |
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 DuckBoy87
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
886 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 11:50:14 PM
The only thing remotely close is the money losing value. And even so, it's not that dramatic.Back in 2000, a 20 ounce soda cost about $1.10. Now it's about $1.39. Inflation's going to happen, that's what happens in strong economies. Now I'm not saying that the US will never collapse, but I am saying that it won't anytime in the near future. |
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 amaqdrinker
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
2231 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 11:46:25 PM
its pretty foolish to deny the cycle that is the rise and fall of civilization. america has some pretty obvious signs of a civilization in decline. but i agree with sewermonkey that its going to get a lot worse before america actually collapses. and anyone who doesn't realize that if america collapses it is going to bring down a majority of the civilized world with it then they are completely oblivious. |
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 Feylynn
Female, 18-29, Canada
63 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 11:39:15 PM
I was going to say that the video is a real stretch based on the beginning. But the end points were closer to Par and Bob had his stuff fairly straight.Anyone who thinks the 'founding fathers' and their system would stop something like this is sorely mistaking and a tad naive.
That does NOT mean i think it 'will' happen. I just mean to say that all that is arguing is that "People won't break the rule"
No rule is greater then the rest of the rules, people tend to break them. |
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OldOllie
Male, 50-59, Midwest US
1053 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 10:52:46 PM
Rome had bread and circuses; we have food stamps and cable. |
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 CapnCaveman
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
3 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 10:18:59 PM
Einstein, please learn how to spell or stay offline. You're representing the U.S. very poorly and it's embarrassing. bobdavenport... question: U.S. vs. Australia in a war 1 on 1. Who wins? That's right, Ausies go belly up like Steve Irwin in a kiddie pool filled with stingrays! The USA will never die, just turn tan and multiply because we're the melting pot, baby! P.S. R.I.P. Crocodile Molester... R. I. P. we miss you, man. |
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 sewermonkey
Male, 30-39, Eastern US
280 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:41:49 PM
The U.S. will not fall. We will change. Probably not for the better. The only thing that will remain the same is the name. Live in fear and obey the government. They are here to help you. They know whats best for you. They really care about you. That is as long as you work half your life away to support them and kiss their ass.
end rant |
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einstein2200
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
6 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:37:23 PM
its a ralization like the other comments on this article the roamans didnt know/beleave it. |
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bobdavenport
Male, 18-29, Australia
32 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:17:26 PM
the only people that seem to be bashing the video seem to be american. denial much? |
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 Ria25
Female, 18-29, Eastern US
98 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 8:20:52 PM
This is stupid on so many levels :/ |
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 Ace2309
Male, 13-17, Midwest US
330 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 7:56:30 PM
idiots,U.S.A will never fall!rome got bashed to bits by enemys,and U.S.A is in no danger. |
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 jondegi
Female, 18-29, Canada
101 Posts
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009 6:18:36 PM
Oh, please, Ohnjaynb.We're so polite that in the event of invading you, we would probably ask you if we were allowed to, first. |
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