Any one have a guess as to how long

[clydefrand]

before America will totally break down. I think we will become one of those ISIS type countries where
two (probably more) will be fighting each other. At my age, I may not last until this happens, but
longevity runs in my family, so I may still have 10 years or more.

[Warpy]

1. The economy is looking shakier and shakier

and our economy isn't the only one or the worst. When it finally goes, it will be worldwide. Whether the next depression will lead to the next (and probably last) world war is anyone's guess.

If any of us survive that followed by climate collapse, we'll be back to short lifespans and living via sticks and stones, but with a hell of a lot less out there to hunt for food. We will, however, have some fantastic rubbish to go through to augment our tools.

[Recursion]

3. In what sense?

The economy looks pretty good by every metric you can find.

[Recursion]

2. Define "break down"

We'll be a serious world power for another century or so, at least.

[MiniMe]

4. Depends on the next election

If a reThug gets elected President, it will be sooner than we think. If a Dem wins, it will be longer. If people can't find work, and have no money, it will lead to desperate times, and I think that is what will break the country.