6 Factors in the Decline of the Roman Empire (and perhaps America)

Osnome | 6-25-09 | Osnome

[Osnome]

The loss of the old gods or that the invading Goths were Christian.

Since Alaric was Christian, maybe that is what spared the city from destruction in 410 A.D.

[geologist]

America has all of the listed 6 reasons. Perhaps to not as severe a level on all 6.

However, it is said that according to history, Democratic forms of government do not last much over 200-225 years.

We are wll over that time period and the people have forgotten why we were founded/established in the beginning and now we are so politically correct we accept most anything ‘without a whimper’, indeed.

It is true in my view that we have gone over the precipice and are in a free fall ...It is possible we will catch hold on a ledge ... and we may not.

Amazing how the majority of folks are not paying attention and do not take an interest in the government. ‘Entertainment Tonight’ is more interesting and along with ‘American Idol’,’Desperate Housewives’, ‘CSI’s’, and such ilk ... who is watching CSPAN?

It has great programs being broadcast daily ... informing America regarding the ‘Health Care’ debacle,. Which will inform America people of the real bill requirements.

[Osnome]

Yes, C-SPAN is important.

The citizens of a democracy must be kept informed of the doings of government.

And there are people who watch C-SPAN who can inform the rest.

It is apathy that kills, not a lack of attention-span

[MinorityRepublican]

bttt

[SunkenCiv]

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