America has no real choice though. It faces the crap that any superpower has to face eventually.
As for blaming armies for anything. I laugh at you. Armies don't make policy. Armies execute it. But I suppose it's always easier to spit on soldiers then your representatives. *chuckle*
Yes, taking over the world is 'old school.' You've pretty much nailed it Grimtooth. Not much to add to that.
Whoever thinks that America will be on top for the next two hundred years needs to lose the crack. Economics is where it's at, and the general belief is that America has another 25-50 years before it's not number one anymore. I almost feel sorry for those who have no clue and will go through the crunch when it happens.
Oh well, life goes on. In an ever increasingly global world that we live in, limiting yourself to one nation will be a weakness. STart thinking multi national. Businesses have been for years. Maybe they know something you don't.