A Fox News poll just released finds widespread belief among American voters that the country is on the decline as a civilization. In addition, a majority think the country is moving toward socialism.

62 percent of voters think the United States is on the decline. That’s more than twice as many as the 26 percent who believe it is on the rise.

FOX NEWS/OPINION DYNAMICS POLL
The United States As A Civilization
On The Rise 26%
On The Decline 62%
Mixed 8%

Most Republicans — 76 percent think the country is in decline, and 64 percent of independents agree. Views among Democrats are more evenly split: 41 percent say on the rise and 43 percent say on the decline.

FOX NEWS/OPINION DYNAMICS POLL
The United States As A Civilization
Dem Rep Ind
On The Rise 41% 16% 20%
On The Decline 43% 76% 64%
Mixed 10% 5% 13%

So what do you think? Do you agree we are on the decline as a civilization? Are we headed towards socialism? What clues or trends do you see?