Misc A quick poll about the future of American Civilization.

Simply Red · 04-23-2014, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Read Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Many of the same things that befell the Romans have happened to the United States. The United States will continue to exist, but much like the British Empire in the 20th century, it's preeminence on the world stage will not

we have to end apartheid, for one,

slow down the nuclear arms race, stop terrorism and world hunger.

We have to provide food and shelter for the homeless...

and oppose racial discrimination and promote civil rights,

while also promoting equal rights for women.

We have to encourage a return...

to traditional moral values.

Most importantly,

we have to promote general social concern...

and less materialism in young people.

View Poll Results: What is the trajectory of American Civilization?
We're ascending and I think we're a long way from our peak.	31	16.76%
We're ascending, but we will peak within the next two or three generations?	4	2.16%
We're in a stable state and likely won't decline.	10	5.41%
We're in a stable state but are headed toward decline.	34	18.38%
We peaked in the last two or three generations, and we're descending.	95	51.35%
We've pretty much been descending since Plymouth Rock. Our ruin is imminent.	9	4.86%
I don't really following the grand sweep of history.	2	1.08%
Voters: 185. You may not vote on this poll