The American Empire is already in decline.
Yes the signs are all around us, that we indeed are in a decline. But decline does not have to end with a demise, currency implosion, Greek style riots & starving people.
However I am not optimistic about the public schools educated masses to learn what is good for them in the long run. My heart goes out the younger generation who will be forced to suffer the consequences of the unaffordable debt accumulation from foreigners.