Poll: Americans no longer believe the US is the world's leading economic power
 

http://www.gallup.com/poll/104479/Am...ic-Leader.aspx

"In a sharp turnaround from eight years ago, Americans no longer believe the United States is the world's leading economic power."

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This sux :mad::Oh crap

I'd say that since Japan is even listed there that perception doesn't always correlate to reality.

Hrm. Wonder who they asked about that.

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