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In reply to the discussion: At what point is this country finished? [View all]Pope George Ringo II
(1,896 posts)19. I'd compare it to concussions
Sometimes it's not an individual blow, but the collective toll of a series of abuse. i think the falls of past empires generally make more sense in that light, so I worry more about the running total than an individual hit.
I'm not encouraged, if we're honest.
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No one knows-- we've survived worse and will likely survive this. But...
TreasonousBastard
Jan 2018
#6
Every successful nation, or empire, has eventually lost its energy...
TreasonousBastard
Jan 2018
#36
It's a good thing if they failed so that they could make way for your turn on top.
Pope George Ringo II
Jan 2018
#43
Not yet. Don't underestimate either the citiziens who oppose Trump, or the honest public servants,
highplainsdem
Jan 2018
#20