It seems that United States mirrors the Roman Empire. Right down to our entertainment industry (we condone violence far more than sex) and the fact we're the only other nation to hold our hand over our hearts when we give the pledge of allegiance. The Roman Empire lasted about 500 years. The U.S is over 200 years old. Does this mean we have about 300 years left or will we fall sooner? Do you think China will take over as the next superpower? Or might it be a country you'd never expect?
2006-09-17 22:12:13 · 7 answers · asked by Greg Z 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Indefinite except when conquered by Al Qaede or become a province of Mexico.
2006-09-17 22:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If we "fall", and cease to become a superpower, we will be the shortest superpower in world history. The Romans had it for 500+, the Chinese for 2,000+, and then there's the U.S., with our pitiful 100 year hold (I don't think we qualified as a superpower the first 100 years.)
However, I doubt this will happen for a LONG time. If anything, we'll have to share the world stage with another country. I'm not too concerned, though. For a screwed up as this nation is right now, I still feel safe, and in our hearts, we are still strong (it's in our minds where we hate those with opposing views, however.)
2006-09-18 05:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone doesnt step in and really take control of our government and the way its being ran, we wont last too much longer. Our president seems to want to take us into war with just about any nation, for whatever reasons he may have. There is alot of growing unrest in this nation with illegals, wars, and the hatred that many other countries have towards us right now. The United States was at one time the country, other countries looked up at, that no longer is true. They are starting to hate us. God help us all!!!!
2006-09-18 05:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
United we stand. Divided we fall.
We've never been "more divided".
Politicians, on both sides, can be credited with that.
300,000,000 people will not be defeated by another country.
A Japanese General WW II.
"We can never invade the US. There will be a gun behind every blade of grass".
Look at history.
In every crisis, somehow, from somewhere, a great man surfaces who can lead us out of it.
Vote! With knowledge.
2006-09-18 05:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as I breathe, America will always be a nation, as long as I breathe, we will be a world power... I'm guessing at least another 30-70 years, but if medicine keeps going on its path, possibly more, so long live America.
2006-09-18 05:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by mopar-man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless we repent, fast, and pray for our nation, the United States (as we know it), will come to an end. Here's PROOF!...
http://www.global-conspiracies.com/fema_concentration_camps.htm
2006-09-18 05:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forever, I hope.
2006-09-18 05:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by FL Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋