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Question: Is the US an Empire!? Possibly Modern Romans!?
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The US does not assimilate states beyond its border so its not Modern Rome!. If anything we would be more akin to an Athenian Empire that subjugated states beyond its geographical boundaries while giving them an autonomous government and simply making them subservient to the parent states goals!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

It was once an Economic and Industrial Empire but that is now more of China and Germany!. However, though the US isn't an Empire like the Romans it is a superpower meaning it is one of the furthest ahead in the world economically, industrially and militarily!.

However, it isn't an Empire because it doesn't control any countries!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I guess that depends on your definition of 'empire'!. If it is a group of independent states held together under a strong central government and forced to pay tribute to that government then yes the U!.S!. is an empire!.There have been several secession movements in the last couple of hundred years but only one group actually tried it!. They were conquered and forced back into the 'empire' at gunpoint!. There are several more secession groups that are active today in wanting to divide into smaller and more manageable countries!. Whether they will succeed or not remains to be seen!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

No and, I can only believe your not from here!. We are a collection of immigrants from all countries, some from yours!. We came here with a dream of a better life and while working to gain this dream we found out that by working together, living free with independent thought we can achieve anything we want!.
We have come together during crises to help others when war clouds scanned the Horizone, we have come together when threatened by natural disasters!. We are called Americans and are very proud!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Considering BUsh Jr!. said, 'We are an empire!. We make our own reality', it's a pretty safe bet that, yeah, we are an empire!.

But, are we the modern Romans!? That is, a disinterested great power seeking to create a better world, through its moral greatness!? People used to say that of the US!., but not much since the latest Iraq war!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Definitely! I don't know if I would go as so far to say modern Romans, seeing how the Roman Empire crumbled!. I know they had a bountiful diet like Americans!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

yes, unless US is a empire in your brain, possibly post roman!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

A joke empire yes!.

800-588-2300 Emp-ire!Www@QuestionHome@Com