seems like those arguments/"facts" are coming from the FAR far right. Dunno where you got those statistics but it is stunning if they are true.

> 4. From liberty to abundance;
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> 5. From abundance to complacency;
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> 6. From complacency to apathy;
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> 7. From apathy to dependence;

If this model is representative of anything I'd say a lot of the country is between 5-7. US wont make it as long as Rome, that is for sure.

I think there is going to be: Socialism or Dictatorship in the country with 25-100 years. That is, if the asteroid doesnt come first.