Similarities between USA and Roman empire

[Gringinho]

Quote from IShopAtPublix:

Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism. I know that. The point I was trying to make is that China was not known for the concept of individualism. It may be an oversimplifcation but it is true. "Power grows from a barrel of a gun" by Mao sums it up nicely.

I understood your point, and agree that it is an oversimplification. That is why I said you were being unreasonable.

 

[startraitor]

America was not supposed to last 20 years much less 200. The last great hope....

 

[scexglobal]

Given the criteria listed, I see no difference between America and the rest of the world.