Posted on 03/11/2014 6:24:24 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The question is not, Is America falling? but, rather, Why is America falling?
Im currently writing from CPAC 2014, the nations largest gathering of conservative political junkies. The event is being held at the beautiful Gaylord National hotel, adjacent to the scenic shoreline of the historic Potomac River. Were just a few short miles from Washington, D.C., which, at least for now, remains the modern-day equivalent of the Roman Empire.
I say at least for now because America finds itself skipping along the primrose path to Romes ill-fated finale. I neednt trouble you with evidence to that effect as this tragic reality is hopelessly inescapable. Its a self-evident truth. Unless our next generation of leaders Gen-Y Millennials can successfully turn things around, were up the Potomac without a paddle....
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It's kind of ironic that as we get closer to the edge of the cliff our government and our fellow citizens are trying to tame down our sporting exhibitions rather than making them even more violent in order to mimic the Roman gladiator matches.
Of course there is plenty of simulated violence on TV, in movies, and on the internet but nothing says moral decay like a real live Lion vs. Christian match.
Maybe something that has had intrinsic value for the last 5000 years. Gee, I wonder what that could be? I think the Chinese have figured that one out.
Regardless if nothing else its supported by plain 'ol common sense in my mind at least. ;-)
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