Originally Posted by RandyRandy

I think the US is the dumbest country on the planet, when you take into consideration the opportunities afforded to its' citizens and the amount spent on education (and yes, that includes spending, but not necessarily WISELY, on education).

Couple that with the utter lack of ambition displayed by so many, I would bet big money that there are no longer 50 States in the US 25 years from now. You think it's "us" and "them" now. . . just wait until the money runs out.