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Warpy

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11. Probably until the next world war.

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 05:25 PM

Apr 2013

We've racked up enough resentment across the planet that the next one will likely be fought here. What is left over after it ends will be carved up into administrative areas, very possibly under foreign control, and those will eventually morph into separate countries as foreign states lose their appetite for empire.

That's one scenario, at any rate.

Another would happen a little more peacefully if a global financial collapse causes the complete abandonment of the infrastructure needed to keep us connected--everything from electricity to highway bridges. That would also force areas to become self governing in order to preserve what they had left.

Similar events of both these scenarios have happened before.

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When will the USA dissolve? [View all] Taverner Apr 2013 OP

July 8th, 20014 !0:14 PST zappaman Apr 2013 #1

Ya sure? 20012 is going to be one hell of a year Taverner Apr 2013 #3

"Asteroid destroys Bakersfield" zappaman Apr 2013 #8

Lack of people who have a head like a potato?? cliffordu Apr 2013 #16

Ahhhh...I see you've been there too! n/t zappaman Apr 2013 #24

Bakersfield "jokes." Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #25

Ever been? zappaman Apr 2013 #28

As a matter of fact I have Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #31

I wonder if that sign I saw in the mid-90s is still on the bridge to Oildale? zappaman Apr 2013 #33

There were plenty of Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #34

Mid 90's. zappaman Apr 2013 #35

San Berdino: cliffordu Apr 2013 #37

I Keed! I keed! I only pick on Bakersfield because it's the home of FR Taverner Apr 2013 #48

Well.... cliffordu Apr 2013 #40

Great song! n/t zappaman Apr 2013 #41

This planet will no longer support Human life in 75 years. I say the USA lasts less than that Vincardog Apr 2013 #2

Ding ding ding + a gazillion LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #5

You know how long people have predicted this? n-t Logical Apr 2013 #17

That's so cute!!! n/t greytdemocrat Apr 2013 #21

Whatta buncha shit RZM Apr 2013 #43

It is interesting quinnox Apr 2013 #4

So I have this Time Machine in my garage. You can use it but there's one rule... cherokeeprogressive Apr 2013 #47

I'm going to write a number down... PETRUS Apr 2013 #6

You would have to define 'USA.' onehandle Apr 2013 #7

When the major multinational corporations can profit from it. baldguy Apr 2013 #9

A few factors PATRICK Apr 2013 #10

Probably until the next world war. Warpy Apr 2013 #11

Not soon enough. I'm ready for an independent West Coast state. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2013 #12

You understand the exact opposite scenario is more likely, right? bluedigger Apr 2013 #23

Actually RantinRavin Apr 2013 #39

mid-centuryish, as climate change makes maintaining empire impossible villager Apr 2013 #13

<100 Loge23 Apr 2013 #14

probably whenever the oil runs out n/t tralala Apr 2013 #15

Mid century. I hope it lasts the rest of my life--I'm 62. mnhtnbb Apr 2013 #18

sooner if you stir it a little Warren DeMontague Apr 2013 #19

That's funny RZM Apr 2013 #44

Next week. MineralMan Apr 2013 #20

Well, first the CEO's MUST raid all the cash accounts and sell off the assets HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #22

I don't know when but when it does we can avoid a war by just agreeing to a few points and have a hrmjustin Apr 2013 #26

Fizzzzz orpupilofnature57 Apr 2013 #27

When will Taverner post a happy post? babylonsister Apr 2013 #29

Um, I was able to poop without pharmaceutical aids this morning? Taverner Apr 2013 #49

Inquiring minds do NOT want to know that! randome Apr 2013 #58

The USA will fade in power riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #30

Take Your Pick... WillyT Apr 2013 #32

There is only one thing you can absolutely count on. mick063 Apr 2013 #36

I've been waiting for something to grow from its rotting corpse since 2001... Agnosticsherbet Apr 2013 #38

It won't treestar Apr 2013 #42

the ultimate free trade zone Buffalo Bull Apr 2013 #52

I prefer to think we will take over and make Mexico up to our standards treestar Apr 2013 #55

I heard that joke when they debated NAFTA Buffalo Bull Apr 2013 #61

Probably a pretty long time RZM Apr 2013 #45

I think it has already happened actually... jimlup Apr 2013 #46

By my expert calculations, HappyMe Apr 2013 #50

What's a "USA"? Newest Reality Apr 2013 #51

When you assume something will happen that can add to the probability that it will happen. patrice Apr 2013 #53

Nicely put! randome Apr 2013 #57

it's already gone datasuspect Apr 2013 #54

IMHO this thread topic belongs at sites like Free Republic not DU. TeamPooka Apr 2013 #56

Au contraire! Taverner Apr 2013 #60

Impossible to say with our sudden leaps in technology. Rex Apr 2013 #59

How do you define the USA? theKed Apr 2013 #62

True - the Byzantines, and European Monarchys called themsevles "Romans" Taverner Apr 2013 #64

OTOH, the Byzantine empire lasted 1000 years. cemaphonic Apr 2013 #65

Hell...Nations theKed Apr 2013 #66

I'd be surprised if the United States lasted another 50 years. TimberValley Apr 2013 #63

I agree with you. smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #67