[Greg F]

The Republic did end with Caeser and really before when the mob and demagogues took power, but the Senators continued to appeal to Republican traditions even after Emperors siezed contol. They did this with greater and lesser effect depending on the strength of the particular Emperor. We will see the same in the USA once we lose our freedoms. The tradition of freedom and limited government will continue to be remembered and discussed, and occassionally influence the government, until the civilization falls. That said, you are right, I think, that the mercenary armies and foreign armies for Rome came after the Republic fell.

[rbmillerjr]

If there was ever a period when both Parties were so wrong on one issue this is it.

This is the time for a true 3rd Party to emerge. I don’t mean protest votes, I’m talking about the real development of a third Party. Most of the other parties at this point are small and disconnected, they should group together and find common principles with illegal immigration and the war on terror being the binding themes.