[morphing libertarian]

As was Japan.

Thanx.

Semantics can be very time consuming.

[jjotto]

Too much parsing can obstruct the intent. The “Roman Empire” is a name we give to something. Both Rome and empire can have meanings outside of what is meant by “Roman Empire”.

Is America an empire whether ruled by a dictator or a democracy? And hasn’t “American” civilization become remarkably international?