It is painful and even frightening to watch America’s decline, to see its power and prestige wither away and the world become a more dangerous place. With Canada’s military disintegrating and our current government neglecting national defence, it’s logical to wonder and worry about which country might step up to become the next global superpower.

Those on the left may see America’s decline as its rightful comeuppance – the price it is finally paying for its imperialism, greed, and economic and military bullying. But those who understand the good it has done realize t