It is vague to those seeking logic. To those exchanging intuitions it is not vague at all. The United States is conscious is concise. The logic behind it is weak but the intuition is there, which is what matters. And from here the debate can begin as well as scientific inquiry and logical scrutiny -- all unfolding only to deepen our understanding of what is right or wrong, beautiful or ugly, real or imaginary (basically whatever your interests). Just count the comments here. A job well done.