sure in terms of realizing the potentialites of its members America is doing better than ever. Women can vote and contribute as members of the labour force, minorites are more accepted/understood...etc.
America has a very strong sense of what it is about. While countries like France are trying to turn back the clock and protest reality, America still is a dynamic, vigorous place.
However....Look at all the patent infringement stuff going on. When the spoils go to those who know how to game the system ( PanIP ) rather than those you are actually creating value...it is a sign of decline/ossification
-mike
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