Domspeak Forums Discussions Off Topic & Politics The state of US Politics

I was reading the back cover blurb on a book about the Fall of Rome by a noted Oxford historian. This quote seems apropos....

Ultimately, this is the story of how an empire without a serious rival rotted from within, its rulers and institutions putting short-term ambition and personal survival over the greater good of the state. :(

It is terribly sad to see that happening to this country. It is like watching a train wreck in slow motion.

It probably extends beyond political greed. That weakens the US. But, we are kidding ourselves not to realize other countries and the very wealthy have influence.

America has become a country that hates itself. I can't say why. But, if fucked up.