3rd August 2003, 6:49 PM
Sorry, but thats insane optimism. Every empire in the history of time has fallen. Every single one.
Now... you are thinking of Rome, and utter destruction. That isn't what the collapse of empire means.
For instance... the British Empire has collapsed. It did it in the mid 20th century. The result? Like all nations that still exist that were once superpowers, it is diminished world strength in the face of newer powers.
Just like all the rest, some time in the future -- possibly hundreds of years, maybe less, but in the future -- that will happen to us too.
Saying "this is the end of history and since we are great now our greatness will last forever" is the height of arrogance and stupidity.
Now... you are thinking of Rome, and utter destruction. That isn't what the collapse of empire means.
For instance... the British Empire has collapsed. It did it in the mid 20th century. The result? Like all nations that still exist that were once superpowers, it is diminished world strength in the face of newer powers.
Just like all the rest, some time in the future -- possibly hundreds of years, maybe less, but in the future -- that will happen to us too.
Saying "this is the end of history and since we are great now our greatness will last forever" is the height of arrogance and stupidity.
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