col-lapse (ke-laps') v. -lapsed, -lapsing, -lapses. -intr. 1. To fall down or inward suddenly; cave in. 2. To cease to function; break down suddenly in strength or health; a monarchy that collapsed. 3, To fold completely; chairs that collapse forc storage. -To cause to collapse. -n 1. The act of falling down or inward, as from loss of supports. 2. An abrupt failure of function, strength, or health; breakdown [Lat. collabi, collaps-, to fall together + labi, to fall] -collapsible, collapsablt adj. -collapsibility n.

("The American Heritage Dictioary, 2nd College Edition)

Hmmmmmmmmm??? And so, Sawz feels comfy arguing that things weren't all that bad when Obama became president becasue of what part of the above definition????

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