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> In the US there is not such a distinction. If we suffer an economic collapse (whatever the cause), we're taking the world with us.

You could also argue that if Europe collapses, it will take down the US too. It could go either way, or there may be some kind of localized collapse. All continents have their Powers That Be, and those of other continents might well be able to detach themselves from one continent going down. All that really matters is order, and the ability to keep things chugging along.




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