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Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the decline of the United States is evident, marked by the downgrade of U.S. debt ratings by major agencies, indicating a significant shift in its global standing [1][3] - The U.S. national debt has reached $36 trillion, with annual interest payments exceeding $1 trillion, projected to consume 6.7% of GDP by mid-century, highlighting an unsustainable debt situation [3][5] - The industrial hollowing out of the U.S. is irreversible, with its industrial output dropping from 40% of global production to 15%, significantly lagging behind China [3][5] Group 2 - The decline of the U.S. is both absolute and relative, with China's rapid industrialization and economic growth making the U.S. appear diminished in comparison [5][6] - The root causes of the U.S. decline are internal, particularly the unsustainable debt crisis and industrial hollowing, rather than external factors like China's rise [5][6] - The greed of capital is identified as a fundamental reason for the U.S. decline, stemming from the abandonment of the gold standard and the shift towards debt expansion [6][8] Group 3 - The U.S. faces inevitable trade deficits due to the need to maintain dollar hegemony, leading to increased borrowing and a worsening debt crisis [8] - The reliance on cheap currency for resource acquisition has contributed to the industrial hollowing out, making U.S. production less competitive [8] - The decline of the U.S. is deemed inevitable, with China's rise seen as a historical consequence rather than a primary cause [8]