Oh yesssss ... indeed. Sad? You bet. Is it true? Probably. I know the facts presented are sound and only the projections are in question. Not doubt, but not necessarily inevitable. However, inevitable is the more likely. Though I don't particularly agree with Hedges on all levels, he makes valid and powerful points that demand to be considered rationally.

Bear in mind that this man is a Presbyterian minister and as a result will make biblical references. It is a part of who he is. On a more important level, he is an astute human being who is not afraid to speak his mind. What he has to say here is important for all of us anywhere in the world.