Rome speaks to us. Their example can inspire us to avoid their fate.

Summary:  A the American polity rots, we follow a path well-worn by previous Republics.  Our society's observation-orientation-decision-action (OODA) has broken, with each stage become dysfunctional.  We cannot accept this, so cognitive dissonance (see Wikipedia) dominates our mental processes.  Rather than communicate values, information and analysis, our political speech increasingly serves to disguise our bleak situation. Our Founders looked to … Continue reading Rome speaks to us. Their example can inspire us to avoid their fate. →