I believe that is where I will go, thank you.

Camzing OP

Cracks are widening. Empires don’t fall for being corrupt, they fall when the cost of holding it all together stops being worth it.

DarkCloud

Oh you think it’s costing Trump and his cohorts too much money to be worth it anymore?

I don’t think so - I think they’ve all massively increased their wealth whilst in office. So what cost are you talking about?

I’m talking about the cost of maintaining the illusion of order, legitimacy, and global control.

Maxwell didn’t kill herself.

Cracks are widening. Empires don’t fall for being corrupt, they fall when the cost of holding it all together stops being worth it.

Ha ya think, maybe a 4 year phase hopefully.

Empire and democracy often clash. The U.S. has long sold itself as both. If the democratic side collapses the whole narrative falls apart.

You could be right but I hope your are wrong.

Of course it’s 20/20.

Yes, the dollar remains entrenched. Yes, military dominance buys time. But the accumulation of social fragmentation, institutional decay, global distrust and unchecked corporate influence isn’t new or far from inconsequential.