10-17-2012, 08:43 PM
I know this is cliche, but I can't help but look around, and make the comparison to Ancient Rome's decline and the decline of the U.S.A.
I was at the gym today, and looking at the monitors of the financial crisis, elections, and just the overall pessimism in today's culture and society. USA morally bankrupt, in decline.
I don't mean military invasion...the barbarians are at the gates, but things look strikingly similar to Rome's economic, financial and cultural situation in the 3rd century AD. I am sure the people did not think: "wow, things are looking real bleak now", but there must have been a sinking feeling amoungst the population.
Will we bounce back, like Rome in the 4th Century AD?? Don't know. :-|
I was at the gym today, and looking at the monitors of the financial crisis, elections, and just the overall pessimism in today's culture and society. USA morally bankrupt, in decline.
I don't mean military invasion...the barbarians are at the gates, but things look strikingly similar to Rome's economic, financial and cultural situation in the 3rd century AD. I am sure the people did not think: "wow, things are looking real bleak now", but there must have been a sinking feeling amoungst the population.
Will we bounce back, like Rome in the 4th Century AD?? Don't know. :-|