[FastCoyote]

"We have "gates"? Where are they? How many "gates" are there? Who "shut" them and who opened them? How many keys are there, and who holds them?"

Since obviously you don't understand "gates" refers to the decline and fall of the Roman empire, which faced a similar invasion by barbarian hordes, I suggest you have some work in front of you. Once you get past "Dick Jane and Sally" on your reading list, start with Liv's "The History of Rome" and after that we can talk like adults.

[nopardons]

Sweetums, I read Gibbons, forty five years ago. Believe me, I've forgotten more about the ancient Roman Empire than you know.

There is NO comparison between the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the America of today; NONE, no matter what you believe to be the case.

And your use of the word "gates", is patently ridiculous...which is why I made fun of it and you.