Decline and Fall of the American Republic

The parallels existing between the ancient fall of the Roman Empire and America of the 21st Century are astounding. History is warning America that she cannot sustain this unlimited spending. The people have lost control of their representatives, but their constituents vote for them again because of government hand outs. Higher taxes keep rising with a phenomenal debt of 17 trillion dollars. Our society is plagued with immorality and disregard for the sanctity of life. The average family has to work 4 to 5 months just pay its taxes. No longer is the military the biggest spender in Washington; it's the growing cancer called entitlements. The best generation of recent years fought for our freedom against Nazi takeover of Europe and England. These baby boomers expect to receive payment for a lifetime payment into a system that is broke; there is no Trust Fund. The buck has to stop somewhere and it lies on the doorstep of the American taxpayer; Excuse me: isn't that you?