The economic troubles in the U.S. are shared by most developed countries. If you look at national debt or large numbers involving the Treasury or Fed it looks like we stand alone. However, any country that holds or trades with USD is in it with us. Whatever happens to the USD will not cause irreparable harm to the U.S., its people, its natural resources.

If you need context, go find a 100 year old American that is blessed with a clear mind. They can tell you of much tougher times. My grandmother is 99 and can recall with absolute clarity the U.S. of the 1920s, 30s, 40s. I write this post from my iMac, in a large warm house drinking a cup of good coffee.

It may sound bizarre but I want to move there because it's way more fun than living here and when I've visited before I've always found great people. Also I have some friends who live there and I would like to visit them more often.

On a related note, here the situation is not better in terms of economy.

EDIT: Also I can't see but more opportunities in the programming industry in the USA than any other country.

Oh come on, is it really THAT bad? :)

As much as I like pontificate on the doom and gloom of our current economy, there are PLENTY of opportunities left in the US for an educated worker.

It would establish context for your remark if I knew where you suggest someone who was born in the United States should go to avoid decline and a bleak future.

Did you read the post? He's coming from Italy!!!