How does a relatively great nation slide so rapidly into decline and collapse -- well, by design, of course. Here's a credible synopsis of the current state of the U.S., and its probable future. You can thank the "usual suspects" for the empire's end, and the populace for doing nothing competent about it.

http://pakalert.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/how-did-america-fall-so-fast/