We're talking about 1980, not 2016. I didn't say they're the same relative economic superpower today than they were decades ago.
If I wanted to be facetious (this is obviously ridiculous), I would say that the solution to your complaint that America's economy is in decline is to start another war.
If I wanted to be facetious (this is obviously ridiculous), I would say that the solution to your complaint that America's economy is in decline is to start another war.