Re: [FH] americas

Beth,

I'd say that the most destabilising influence on the US is the tension 
between federal and state powers.
So what you need is a federal executive with strong controversial views,

backed by a good proportion of state governments. And opposed strongly
by a 
good proportion of the other state governments.
Add a spark...

Add in major economic changes - always good for destabilisation.
The US finds itself a major industrial power of another era...
Maybe the raw materials for FTL drives aren't found in North America
Or maybe all the raw materials for Beam Weaponry are controlled by
foreign 
corporations.

Attacks on US assets outside the US would cause it to withdraw from
external 
responsibilities, and to tend towards a fortress mentality.

Just some random thoughts. Haven't done a sci-fi future history in some 
time...

Donogh

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