Well, I would say a slow self destruction.

Originally Posted by Lord Londonderry

I'm sure the Romans said similar things about 2000 years ago.

Well, you just said in 11 words what I said in an entire paragraph...lol

HAha! He's good at summary!

There is only one way.




Jesus the LORD

The closest thing you can get historically to the USA is the Roman Empire which lasted centuries and was very strong throughout most of its existance. Like America, the Romans started small and expanded garnering allies and enemies. It's interesting to note that they had sort of a cold war with Carthage for a while until they were completely defeated, then the Romans spread overtime with no one stopping them. Sounds like the situation with the America now after the USSR broke up.

Check this site out of a possible American timeline parallel to the Romans.
http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/us_rome.htm

Also look at this one to see what North America could turn into given past secessionist goals.
http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/misc/balkanus.htm

Well, Yeah! But they didn't went around the world helping others to attack countries!

Originally Posted by zander_0633

Well, Yeah! But they didn't went around the world helping others to attack countries!

I think they did if it was profitable for them. Before invading new territorries, they usually tried to use diplomacy to forge alliances with some factions against others.

In the beginning of De Bello Gallico Caesar describes how he forged an alliance with one group of Helvetians to defeat another, led by Dumnorix. In the end Dumnorix surrenders but Caesar allows him to remain the leader.

Ok, now you refreshed my memory!

I think rome stayed together because they had an effective government even when there were rebellions there was somebody trying to get things done. The US has a similar ability to govern and handle other things that are important like its military and economy. When the governing apparatus breaks down, then we'll be pretty screwed.

Well, there's always the mayor!