I don't see the relevance of your sarcasm. I was thinking of the Japanese and the Asian Tigers. These people have found they are able to compete both individually and collectively in world markets and so react very differently to us than those who have doubts about their ability to do so.
If at all possible we must wean ourselves from dependence on Middle Eastern oil. It forces us to intervene militarily in an area of the world where we have few other interests and it gives Arabs money and power without the discipline necessary for true competition and achievement.
What any of this has to do with McDonald's or MTV is beyond me. Our real cultural treasures should be apparent to even a moron like you. After all, you're using a computer and exercising free speech.