I do agree that USA is starting its decline as the top world power, but I feel it started much before this. I think ever since Bush had his "You are either with us or against us, terrorism has no middle ground" was the defining moment in the US decline. That is about the time when the countries of the UN stopped backing USA and the world stopped being bullied. The hurricane was indeed a tragic event for the entire country, and it will greatly affect america. The fact that American soldiers are being ordered into New Orleans with orders to "shoot to kill" is stated pretty clearly that a very serious problem is arising.
/end my two cents
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