Empirical Question

empires follow a natural cycle:

they begin, grow, over-extend, and disintegrate. 

empires transgress against limits,

employing violence to amass wealth and power.

signs of a dying empire:

class distinctions, racism, hatred

religious fanaticism, hubris, arrogance,

lack of manners and kindness.

america’s perennial choice:

to be or not to be an empire.

to overextend and collapse

in gory tradition of empires past,

or embark on a new destiny.

empires are unsustainable 

what will follow collapse of the american empire?

will we descend into violence and fighting?

or evolve toward smaller entities

with greater equality?

© 2025 Bruno Talerico 

Stafford challenge day eight.