I think that the world will get so pissed off at us, that we turn into a crater...because of a nuke
What do you think the US will look like in 10 years?
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This is also why there won't be another war between two super powers in the near future. Everyone is too reliant on each other, thanks to globialisation of trade. In the 1910's and 1940's this didn't matter so much, and imperialism and conquest actually kinda worked. It doesn't anymore.darkcommanderq said:
Warfare is relegated to squabbles and skirmishes for a good long time.
Nothing will be different.
If everyone actually paid attention to politics and voted accordingly, we wouldn't be in this fucked up mess. The sane, moderate citizens have always outnumbered the fringe right and left wingers, but we are apparently too complacent to give a fuck. Reap what you sow mother fuckers. Sloth is one of the seven deadly sins and you don't need a Bible to understand why.
If everyone actually paid attention to politics and voted accordingly, we wouldn't be in this fucked up mess. The sane, moderate citizens have always outnumbered the fringe right and left wingers, but we are apparently too complacent to give a fuck. Reap what you sow mother fuckers. Sloth is one of the seven deadly sins and you don't need a Bible to understand why.
If things start going to shit I have no doubt we'll start rioting and who knows maybe a revolution. Hopefully it won't come to that.
I don't see any states seceding, or states being added in 10 years, so the US should look exactly the same in 10 years.
As for geopolitically, it should be around the same - look people, no matter what anyone tells you about China or Japan, our GDP is still almost twice theirs, and that's for a good fucking reason. The only reason China exists anywhere close to its "economic powerhouse" status, is because we buy all that shit. They're not self-sufficient.
And who protects the world's shipping lanes again? Who makes sure that Western Europe needs a negligible military?
Nothing should happen to drastically change this status in the next 10 years. Whatever moves China/Russia come up with, we'll try to counter them. Whatever moves we'll come up with, Russia/China will try to counter them.
And to be honest, whatever domestic issues we may have, there will be far worse outside this country in the next 10 years. Water crisis, food crisis, liberalization, etc. won't affect us anywhere close to the level it will affect places like China, India, etc. The most absurd thing that could happen in America in the next 10 years, that's actually technically possible given all of our information, is a war or a pseudo-war between Texas and Oklahoma over water supply. That's the craziest thing possible, and I wouldn't put my money on it, but it could technically happen.
As for geopolitically, it should be around the same - look people, no matter what anyone tells you about China or Japan, our GDP is still almost twice theirs, and that's for a good fucking reason. The only reason China exists anywhere close to its "economic powerhouse" status, is because we buy all that shit. They're not self-sufficient.
And who protects the world's shipping lanes again? Who makes sure that Western Europe needs a negligible military?
Nothing should happen to drastically change this status in the next 10 years. Whatever moves China/Russia come up with, we'll try to counter them. Whatever moves we'll come up with, Russia/China will try to counter them.
And to be honest, whatever domestic issues we may have, there will be far worse outside this country in the next 10 years. Water crisis, food crisis, liberalization, etc. won't affect us anywhere close to the level it will affect places like China, India, etc. The most absurd thing that could happen in America in the next 10 years, that's actually technically possible given all of our information, is a war or a pseudo-war between Texas and Oklahoma over water supply. That's the craziest thing possible, and I wouldn't put my money on it, but it could technically happen.
Like it is now, except we're even less relevant on the world. Hopefully we'll have some sort of decent social security on par with other Developed countries.JB1528 said:
Lets face it, our current situation isn't a "recession": It's how our economy will remain. Endless policies focusing on economic growth rather than stability are what have brought us to our current state. The US can't grow any more.
Hi. Oh, don't mind me, I'm just here to see how many trolls put a picture of the DC Wasteland.
On a serious note? Just the fricking same. I look out my door and my town doesn't look any different than it did 60 years ago, barring design and fashion. It's all the same crap polished and shined for the next generation, like it'll always be.
On a serious note? Just the fricking same. I look out my door and my town doesn't look any different than it did 60 years ago, barring design and fashion. It's all the same crap polished and shined for the next generation, like it'll always be.
Read the comic Doctor Sleepless.
That is my answer.
We will be living in the"future" but we will lack the gadgets that we thought the future would bring. Where is my jetpack, or flying car graffiti will be rampant. Kids will be modding there body. The private sector will be running alot of the free world.
It will be a Science Fiction writers wet dream.
That is my answer.
We will be living in the"future" but we will lack the gadgets that we thought the future would bring. Where is my jetpack, or flying car graffiti will be rampant. Kids will be modding there body. The private sector will be running alot of the free world.
It will be a Science Fiction writers wet dream.
Well I know in 4 years we'll have weather control devices, hoverboards, hovercars, instant-bake pizzas, fax machines, and other technological marvel.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_China
They kind of need us you know.
"The first line of defense against invasion by the PRC is the ROC's own armed forces. Current ROC military doctrine is to hold out against an invasion or blockade until the US military responds."
Why would we be a vacation home for Tawain?Ultra_Caboose said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_China
They kind of need us you know.
"The first line of defense against invasion by the PRC is the ROC's own armed forces. Current ROC military doctrine is to hold out against an invasion or blockade until the US military responds."
Pretty much what it looks like now. You 'mericans might be Republican, but whatever. As long as you don't invade Canada or Mexico.