It was not the size of the EMpire that cost the ROman Empire its sway but their duplicity and cruelty. Had they sought to build a prosperous empire at every level, promulgate learning and justice, and restrained oppressive practices at the top, they would be prospering still.

American imperialism is no more attractive, but it is less overtly suppressive; it gives, at the least, lip service to some of the right ideals.

The problem wiht large governments is common throughout history--the unknowing, unfeeling, and inept rise in response to the need for management personnel. Composite evil is buit from individual ignorance.


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