NASA 2014: Over 32 advanced civilizations have collapsed and we are next in line. FRANCE: Throughout the 18th century, France was the greatest superpower in Europe, if not the world. But France became complacent, believing that they had some sort of ‘divine right’ to reign supreme, and that they could be as fiscally irresponsible as they liked. The French government spent money like drunken sailors; they had substantial welfare programs, free hospitals, and grand monuments. They held vast territories overseas, engaged in constant warfare, and even had their own intrusive intelligence service that spied on Kings and subjects alike. Of course, they couldn’t pay for any of this.
". . . and we are next in line." Precisely, and it's inevitable.