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To: airdalechief

Roman Empire collapsed because of corruption and replacement of “native” Romans with barbarians. Nothing like this is going on in the US.


3 posted on 04/27/2025 3:08:39 PM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: AndyJackson

I’d say Rome began its decline after it was no longer a Republic. It got so bad near the end that citizens voluntarily became slaves to avoid the taxes.


29 posted on 04/27/2025 3:37:16 PM PDT by Nateman (Democrats did not strive for fraud friendly voting merely to continue honest elections.)
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To: AndyJackson

Maybe Joy should go to Europe and see how that whole diversity thing is working out.


38 posted on 04/27/2025 3:49:54 PM PDT by MrRelevant
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To: AndyJackson

Roman empire’s demise was caused by excessive spending, debt and foreign war adventures.


48 posted on 04/27/2025 4:15:05 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (I am in mid-80's and I am not gonna change my opinions.)
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