"The Impact of 9/11 on the American Empire: A Turning Point?"

The author argues that the government's response to 9/11 led to disastrous foreign policies, the creation of a surveillance state, and massive national debt. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, fueled by 9/11, have weakened the U.S. both domestically and internationally. The author also highlights the misuse of surveillance powers against American citizens and the unsustainable debt growth. Overall, the author suggests that 9/11 marked the beginning of America's decline.