I think we are slowly sinking to be honest, whether it takes a year, or 50 years, I beleive this country is slowly going bust. It has been ruined by the government, who, amongst other things like the VERY expensive war etc, have thrown the doors open to all comers (who get given free houses, money, even jobs) and we have to bear the brunt. I am struggling for work because a bunch of europeans will work cheaper than me, so its putting some, but a growing number, of men out of work.
Of course this is just my opinion, I could be wrong. I pray every day that I am, I really do.