I have 34 actually But I am old and fragile.
You just suck at nation building, choosing to stay in the 1,000 range. Wagonwheel is a great example on how to do it right. He is younger than you by two years, has many more wonders, has more money, and has more casualties.
Something tells me you are doing something very wrong
1. Don't get rolled every month. 2. Get some tech deals and trade circles set up. 3. Build infra, collect big money, buy wonders. 4. Fight President Hardin and win.
Invest into your nation and defend your alliance, not run into peace mode so you can hide from the President.