The End of the American Empire

Sep 15, 2008 13:42


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Most people think that all you need to maintain an empire is guns, bombs, and soldiers. They are wrong.

To maintain an empire what you need above all else is money. Lots and lots of money. A victorious army in the field is useless without the wealth behind it.

A good example of this is the Suez Crisis of 1956, which marked the end to the British Empire.
America is following in Britain's footsteps.



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economy, debt, empire

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