The fall of rome a lesson for the US? So, the main points for the fall were 1. bad emperors (R or D dosen't matter) 2. increasing civilization of the people of the empire (which means lack of will to use the world's most lethal military) 3. Roman disunity, endless infighting (check) 4. economic decline (no more M3 stats,most don't have savings to cover a months expenses) 5. plagues 6. mass migration 7. and the settlement of the Visigoths in Moesia (illegal's)
Check on all points...but I regret seeing our history unfold as it has repeating the same old mistakes. I do hold faith that our military are smarter than those then and withhold their strength wisely until the politicos force them to action. Unlike previous eras no one entity ever has all power.
We also gain from a very educated military who comprehend the consequences of their actions better than the transitory politicians who nominally command them.
I find that reassuring.
Don't worry, at least our money is as solid as a Denarius!