Most empires have lasted an average of 300 years in history
Does the US look likely to beat that trend?
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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
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BohoBabe · M
That's a very very bad sign.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
No. Certainly not in the same way as those older empires.
For a start the USA is not imperial in the way of the Romans, several 17-19C European nations (particularly Spain, France and Britain) and the USSR at the close of WW2.
The USA has tried to rule the world, but did not do so in any significant way until after WW2; and then initially as a NATO member and leader against Soviet imperialism.
Since then, despite its hegemonic hyphae permeating many nations' cultures, economies and to lesser extent politics, and despite its military adventures, the USA has no territory outside of the North American continent and Hawaii.
For a start the USA is not imperial in the way of the Romans, several 17-19C European nations (particularly Spain, France and Britain) and the USSR at the close of WW2.
The USA has tried to rule the world, but did not do so in any significant way until after WW2; and then initially as a NATO member and leader against Soviet imperialism.
Since then, despite its hegemonic hyphae permeating many nations' cultures, economies and to lesser extent politics, and despite its military adventures, the USA has no territory outside of the North American continent and Hawaii.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@SoftIceCream I fear you credit Trump with too much influence. His first term was a disaster of his making. His second term is a carefully orchestrated puppet show with Stephen Miller and others pulling the strings and they will sacrifice him to the people as a martyr when they are ready. America will never be what it was before..😷
SinlessOnslaught · M