In the future do you think the United States will fall like Rome and why?
80782
This is a thoughtful question..........Yes, this is a real possibility. America has always stood for the premise of what our country was founded by our forefathers.  Today we have so many people that want to enjoy the "freedom" of our Nation but do not want to accept the responsibilities. Many people do not hold to the same beliefs of the Bill of Rights or the Constitution...........they think of self and the dollar.  Many of the same 7 reasons Rome fell exist in the United States today.  Others have touched on the reasons, this weakens our nation. We need to take back the strengths that we held true in the 20th century and prior years.
958959
Mmm it’s hard to accept this fact, but it's true. The worst of this situation is that is too late to stop this process, and there's nothing we can do. The key for the success in the US was the relation of respect that we had with God and humanity, but at this time the US only cares about wars. Sadly, we'll have to accept the idea that US will collapse sooner or later, and that's when we will realize that we are not alone in this world, because there's others countries and we have to learn how to live together. If Empires like Roman fell down, why the US Empire had to be this exception? This is the hard reality. I just can’t assure you how long will this process take, but it’s for sure that it’ll happen, someday, somehow.
581310
Its not likely.\n\nIndeed, its unlikely that any nation will eclipse the United States any time soon.
627528
During the next 5 years, I hope to see a Democratic sweep in all state and Federal governments (at least we will get a different set of lies), I am afraid we will see rampant inflation, horrid interest rates, serious weather pattern changes including more and more serious hurricanes on the East Coast. I expect that during the next 10 years, our ocean levels to begin rising causing more and more flooding in the gulf and East Coast. We well could face a serious uprising of the population due to the Iraq ordeal...very much like we had with Viet Nam. I do not foresee good times ahead. I also think our problems with Mexico have just started. I hope I am wrong.
1099281
Everything is cyclical. The US reached the height of her power and is now in decline. The US is a debtor nation and it is only a matter of time until the US economy collapses to the point the US will be unable to sustain her imperialist policies.\n\nPredicting the future is impossible but the most likely outcome is that the US will become just another minor player on the world stage.\n\nMother nature will take care of herself and if human activity seriously threatens her balance, she will remove enough humans to restore balance. Humans concerning themselves with worrying about mother nature is folly. Mother nature can take care of herself. Of course, humans probably won't like her methods, but that is of no concern to her.\n\nThe world will survive, humans may not.
976005
Probably not in the next 10 years, but there is definitely a conspiracy of dunces  the right and the left in the US working hard to make it happen.\n\nNot with a bang but a whimper.
1042558
Society's downfall has been predicted with alarming regularity since the beginning of civilization. Those "old days" were not as "good" as folks make them out to be, as brown eyed bohemian pointed out.\n\nWhile we have more ways of destroying our planet than ever, I don't think we're quite ready for "Armageddon" just yet. While the disappearance of the US middle class is a chilling development, it's not the biggest we face.\n\nClimate changes prompted by global warming will make it tougher for BILLIONS of people to have any quality of life at all. People (especially in the wealthier nations like US and Europe) will have to get politically active locally and nationally to get their leaders to follow the proper course. Just as important, we will need to network on an informal basis with our counterparts in other countries. Keep on the good foot. Cincypix.
67009
I think that it will crash soon.\n\nTheres too much instability in this world right now!!\n\nFor example:\n\n1. All these strains of the flu- affect the health care system\n2. War in Iraq and God knows what other places in the future!\n3.Gas will run out\n4. etc.\n\nI think we're heading to a bad place soon. Make sure you look out for yourself! And think ahead for yourself and your family.\n\nI think that the government is gonna take us for a ride....\n\nCheers! danae
701723
Yes. Bush further destabilized one of the most important regions on the planet. Big time. And the Middle East will stay in chaos for decades. Until we leave and the Iranians with their nuke take control of the region.\n\nThe dumbest unilateral US foreign policy move ever. And we ain't seen nothin yet.
652527
honesty i think that is a tough question. but in my opinion i think there will be a falling away. then is when jesus will say that its definitely time to come back and put a halt on us again. in fact i think that the fall away has begun. hopefully it does not hapen like this but based on what i c presently thats my opinion.
700337
Yes.  According to Divine Prophecy, America is destined to be destroyed.  Please refer to the Holy Bible.  Isaiah 24:1-6, 16-21\nAlso read Malachi 4:1-2 and Revelations 12:13-17...  There are many references in the Bible that predict the destruction of America.   In terms of when, it has already begun.  I know you've heard of the plagues of Aids, Global Warming, the moral decline of this Nation.
783267
Unfortunately, the Americans have the power to impose their way of life on the rest of the world, which is rather unpleasant if you are at the receiving end. The Europeans resent the fact that the US is the current bully in the schoolyard. History shows that there is always one dominating power which has the capacity to bully the rest of the world. However, these powers will eventually fall into corruption and decadence. See the history of the Roman empire as an example. When will it be the turn for the US to follow the same fate and which power will become the next bully?
753942
None. Israel, which is a holy place for the three major monotheistic faiths, is also one of the most conquered places in the world. Every civilization has proved to be temporary; Babylon fell, Persia fell, Greece collapsed, Rome fell, the Vatican lost its reigns, China and Mongolia have been crushed before, Britain has lost much influence, Soviet Union has fallen. And like my Greek teacher, I believe America is suffering its downfall and it wont reverse itself unto greatness.
473497
Why did the Roman empire fall?  Do some research into history and find out why past empires fell.  Power struggles and oppositions for power; dictatorial structure of governments, too many laws structured over the years to oppress the citizens into rebellion, economic greed by the rulers.. bickering by  rulers as to coveting territory and its natural resources... History and Anthropology is full of many reasons that helped the decline and fall of a government.  It is said that a government will START to decline after 200 years of its inception. It may take another 75 years to fully see it fall.  Could be a reason for the "grass roots" citizen to start to become concerned about our country and how it is governed... don't you think???
1119957
I don't think the Empire will crumble for another hundred years or more. That is, if the world survives a hundred years. C'est la vie!
414320
America is currently facing many problems, however a drastic decline in it's power is doubtful.  According to most rankings that take into account all aspects of a nation, The usa is by far the most powerful, and is more powerful than the second and third most powerful countries combined.  However, if our country continues on its current trend yes there will be problems.  Our currency is depreciating, and the gap between rich and poor is growing under the current administration, and there is also talk of starting our third war in this regime.  The only reason why i think that America won't decline though is because the Republicans will have nobody else to blame after this term, and once they are voted out these problems will be addressed.  The republicans control everything now and have lost their scapegoat.  The only people they have to blame our themselves.
1110148
It would have eventually become so corrupt that it would have become weak, then it would have been taken over and fallen. Rome was about 3 things, sex, money/ power, and violence. It would have inevitably become weak, and when it fell it already was.