Yup. As soon as it gets real, play the get out of jail free card by spewing random obvious crap we already know to distract. I expect more from you mang... you're crushing my already blackened, marxist commie soviet russia norwegian socially democratic heart.
Really, we're light years ahead of other countries. I get it. Even amongst many that aren't considered third world countries. I recognize that, and I'm grateful I live here. I prove I'm grateful by paying an honest tax, and not taking breaks and loopholes. But resting on your coat tails puts you the way of packerd bell, blockbuster, polaroid, and myspace. We're in love with money and consumerism, and slowed making progress as a nation so we can build $peen empires. Because of it other countries are gaining on us. Some would argue, have surpassed us.
If you're suggesting it though, I'm ok idling for 100...150 years and shoveling our money out to other nations until they catch up to us. That's cool too.