This is interesting and I was just looking to see if anyone else had posted already... so you beat me to it

It interests me as to what the future may hold.

Are we to see a mimicry of the 'Disney/Hollywood/flag waving patriotism' from other major dominant states?

In this case, China and maybe India or even Africa given enough time and support from other countries.

Are we seeing not only the demise of the USA, butt the UK also?
Is Europe doomed to being underlings after a several hundred year reign over the world, for use of better description.

What shape and form can we assume will be the norm for our children's children under the global financial dominance of countries and ideals such as that of China?
Will it be as it is now with strict control and order over everyone's lives, with memories of the exercise routines taken straight from the book '1984'.

Or will India or South Korea take over... maybe we are missing the affect the recent sale of the UK to the UAE has or will make.
Are we destined to some form of control the likes of which we had never ever dreamed of?

The USA has had a global dominance with things such as Disney and Mcdonalds which has been an 'entertain the masses for profit'. Will we see a return to 'make the masses work for profit' or maybe even 'work or be subject to ridicule and humiliation'.

Or are we headed for a far more subtle relaxation over attitudes, but with a stronger sense of community and awareness for fellow humans.

I guess the real race for role position is on and a lot of countries are in the running.

there are those who have military and/or financial might, yet this is beginning o show that this is not everything and the people will, and are, awaking to a better wa of living for everyone.

With a bit of hope, patience and the right things said at the right time, we may experience an awesome change for humanity.

Well, a post-communist China running the show may not be a bad thing. At least with China we won't have the greed and corruption that plagues America. Or will we? Seems when people get in a position where they can abuse power, they invariably do. Perhaps it is human nature wherever you are in the world. Hopefully China will bring moral integrity with them.
I don't really know a lot about Chinas social system - I presume, with their communist background, that the ethics portrayed by corporate America and Western politicians will be abhorrent to them.
Then again, look at China in regards to Tibet...
I'm looking forward to India being more prominent, as I love good curry.

Eniac, how much of a condescending troll can you be?
Get back to your youtube comments.

[edit on 22-11-2008 by cruzion]