The U.S. remains the world's biggest economy, with expected 2010 gross domestic product of $13.2 trillion to China's $3 trillion. The European Union ranks second at $12.9 trillion
The World Economic Forum ranks the United States as the planet's most competitive and innovative economy. China, described as an 'emerging giant', is still 30th.
The U.S. is still the world's largest manufacturer, and we spend more on research and development than any other nation.
Americans needn't be as gloomy as they are about the nation's position. However, to keep it, we need to get our act together. If we don't, we will lose our lead and negative poll respondents will be correct in their dour positions.
Generation nothingness members here can sure learn a thing or two from this.