Being the scapegoat and excuse for every sorry son-of-a-bitch that is dissatisfied with their lot in life yet assume no responsibility for it, whether it be a nation or an individual. Hey Nenno, You do realize that your list of grievances can be applied to every nation/civilization that had a period of world dominance. get a life................
Lobbying in Washington... Citizens United... Loss of some of our rights as citizens... Eh! There's more but you get my drift...