It's most definately gotten out of control but I don't think we are quite to the point of a failed state. Do stay tuned though grin

Assurance rests in the governments hands but we seem to be at odds about just how far that government should be from the people it governs. Most issues brought before the Feds today could be and should be handled at the state level.

Maybe it's a little late in the day for me but I'm not following your banter on the UN.
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On a long enough timeline the survival rate for everyone drops to zero.