Has America peaked

I read bmaz's post, good job by the way, and realized that I too have been wondering if America is in a state of permanent decline. It could be that as a boomer, I am just feeling my own mortality. All of us boomers are in a state of permanent decline. Maybe I just can't imagine American greatness without us. I wonder? Have we taught our children well? Do they understand the value of hard work? Are they, like Britney and Paris, spoiled children absorbed in their own feelings of self-importance?

Since the beginning this site has not generated much in the way of comments. Please set that "tradition" aside and tell me whether you think America is irretreivably broken. Its Friday. A good day to reflect on the future of America.