[alchemist1e9]

Exactly. I see it like you do.

I have yet to see quantitative numbers that suggest a downfall for the American empire. The discussion always turns to hyper political issues and problems, like race or guns, or healthcare systems.

Yet if we look at more practical questions like productivity, innovation, efficiency, energy, food, … etc. What downfall? It looks like it is growing and I agree there is a possibility that the American Empire is only just starting, not ending.

[telotortium]

Transition from the republic to the empire

[alchemist1e9]

Good point and likely what is happening.

[telotortium]

Or as Niccolo Soldo puts it, "Turbo America".