Stupid, perhaps. But the idiots have brought us Pax Americana - an unprecedented peace across the world, with technological innovation never seen before, and America has been a river to humanity: through research, development, and open market access to the world.
Ideally there are no hegemons and we live in a multipolar peace, but if there must be hegemonies then you can't do much better than this.
Yes, the much desired weakening of America is having its effect. With the US no longer able to enforce, and actions like Operation Prosperity Guardian failing you have what you desire: the end of hegemony. Let's see now if you like it.
Ideally there are no hegemons and we live in a multipolar peace, but if there must be hegemonies then you can't do much better than this.