Many believers have their eyes turned toward a Europe that will be what we see as a revived Roman Empire of the last days. I disagree.
The similarities between the US and Rome are unprecedented. Right down to our Coliseums. A senate..architecture..conquering the world and making them democracies (and we are suppose to be a republic..that is a laugh). If anyone can think of more...chime in!!
If anyone can think of more...chime in!!
Thanks for the invite.
The empire had to begin hiring soldiers recruited from the unemployed city mobs or worse from foreign counties. Such an army was not only unreliable, but very expensive. The emperors were forced to raise taxes frequently which in turn led again to increased inflation.
How obvious is it that Alaric, who sacked Rome in 410, was a certified Roman General.
In other words, the Roman citizens became so apathetic, or feckless, that the job of defending the empire was reassigned to foreign agents. It is not that they were not good soldiers, but that they were not inculcated or born with the empathy that was the Roman empire. They were diverse. Too diverse.
Just like illegal Mexican immigrants.
And all so Democrats can keep "power" (and sad "republican politicians" can keep their jobs).
How obvious is it?