I am not sure how to post a link but I just read the best article I have seen in a very long time. I read it at The Market Oracle. The title is The Great American Empire- Decline,Decay,Denial,Delusion and Despair. The author is James Quinn. Maybe someone more adept than me could attach a link. It may be that some will not enjoy it but there is in my opinion a whole lot trith in it.