[bradleyland]

I have no doubt that: In 25 years, we will be able to look back and review commentary that seems to have foretold our current circumstance with almost mystical accuracy.

I have tremendous doubt that: We can sift through the current commentary and find the speaker who is correct about our future 25 years from now.

Looking in to the future is incredibly difficult because humans have the capacity to change course. Who predicted the string of revolutions that occurred in the Middle East this year? I'm sure someone did, but it wasn't the subject of national discourse. At least not in the mainstream media.

I don't question that historically, all empires have met their end, but it is unwise to let someone else dictate your future by writing in a journal.