Even though I've left the site and don't want to post here anymore, I'll make an exception for this thread. I've respected Mafoo for a long time, and if you're still there Mafoo, I wish you a great life in New Zealand. I don't think I'll ever leave the country, since just about every nation in the world right now has some major economic problems (trade imbalances, high national debts, government budget deficits, etc). Some nations, like the U.S., have a severe combination of all of these. Still, as long as you can carve out a successful niche, you can be well off in just about any country.
As I see it, the U.S. has too many strengths and advantages to truly collapse. Sure, we may hit an immense economic collapse, but it will likely be a good thing in the long run (look at post-Soviet Russia, for example). The near future seems pretty dim, but the time beyond it could be truly promising.
Actually, I don't really know where I'm going with this. I'm a bit out of practice when it comes to forum posting. Point is, I wish you a great life Mafoo, and just like the Fellowship of the Ring, I hope you have an amazing time in New Zealand.
