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I think you're completely missing Nebe's point...
The dominance of the USA in the global economy the last 1/2 of this century has been an massive factor in the rise of the American consumer which is now spreading around the world.
There are certianly arguments as to how this has driven the global economy in general, which are valid...
But I'd pose a problem. Americans have gotten quite used to our way of life, and now we're turning a critical eye to others who seek the same. All the while pondering if what we even have is really sustainable.
A more frugal USA might not have got us to where we are, but may be an impossible cultural transformation necessary to keep us here.
-spence
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