i do think in the 50s, 60s and 70s, usa had competent leadership. as much as people (rightfully) hate henry kissinger, he is a mastermind compared to the statesmen now. although, i've heard he supported the iraq war. same with their industry. they're simply coasting along now from their equipment from the 70s, 80s when they were meritocratic and had geniuses. nowadays, they're an embarassment and thats why china, russia, iran is proving too much of an obstacle to them.
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