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regnaD kciN

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1. Forget "a generation"...

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 03:56 PM

Apr 2025

When in the history of the world has an empire ever fallen, then go on to regain its former prominence? Never.

It is America’s fate to become just like its parent Britain, left with only memories of past glory while fading into insignificance.

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America's hegemony is gone for at least a generation. [View all] drray23 Apr 2025 OP

Forget "a generation"... regnaD kciN Apr 2025 #1

Agreed. WestMichRad Apr 2025 #2

It is probably gone for good. We are no longer a trusted world leader. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #3

Yes its a crucial point. Until we reform the way our president is elected drray23 Apr 2025 #6

Big money, corrupt politicians and judges, rigged elections, propaganda, uneducated voters Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #7

Secession is the next destination. roamer65 Apr 2025 #4

What happens to nukes and military? delisen Apr 2025 #9

MAGA World Must Be Spectacularly Defeated delisen Apr 2025 #5

I think it will be much longer than a generation. BigDemVoter Apr 2025 #8

For those of us who are senior citizens now, America will never be the same again. elocs Apr 2025 #10