Unbelievable how sanguine (sp) many of you are regarding the looming of the Post-American world. I would certainly like to see the study that shows that the British are better off now or that the English are happier, not even considering that they have been able to retain influence because one of their former colonies, and an English speaking one at that, is presently the sole surviving super power. There will always be a dominant culture, I prefer the Western model of general acceptance.