Late-Stage Capitalism

America’s Decline: A Doomer’s Perspective and Calls for Change

The American empire has entered its final act. This feels like a heavy statement, a judgment call on a nation that has, for better or worse, shaped the modern world. It’s difficult to ignore the rumblings, the sense that something fundamental is shifting. The narratives being spun, the media landscape itself, seems to be driving this perspective. The sheer volume of analysis, commentary, and criticism feels overwhelming. This isn’t just about politics, it’s about the very fabric of American society. The challenges are not just political. They’re economic and cultural too. And the core of it is the wealth and power that is concentrated in the hands of so few.… Continue reading