The other thing I fear about this is the emergence of a new powerhouse when the dust clears.
It's long overdue. The USA is just a modern Rome. And speaking of which, just look back on all the past histories of the great civilisations. They all had a certain time frame.
China will be the focus soon. They'll become #1 in the next couple of decades.
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