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Right, I mean the Roman Republic declined and gave way to Roman Empire for a long time before Rome finally waned. That doesn't feel like it would be a good time for the rest of the world if the United States gave way to the United Empire for next 500 years.

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> the Roman Republic declined and gave way to Roman Empire for a long time before Rome finally waned

The Roman Republic was a rising power for centuries. It became the eminent Mediterranean power in 146 BCE and annexed Gaul under Caesar, right as it was collapsing. The Roman Empire then lasted for centuries more.

> doesn't feel like it would be a good time for the rest of the world if the United States gave way to the United Empire for next 500 years

Or America trying for that future. That’s WWIII.

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