Beginning in the fifth century Rome cam under the control and administration of the Barbarians. Romans, for the most part, resented their presence yet still considered Rome to be an empire even as evidence to the contrary was all around them.
Just saying....
Thanks for reinforcing my point.
I don’t need you or any other so-called “conservative” trying to tell my what the situation is in my state.
I and many like me are living through it...doing what we can to right the ship with or without your “help”.
Just sayin’...