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  • February 1, 2009 at 4:07 pm in reply to: Gibbons’ view of the Fall of Rome #14599
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    There is probably some element of competition too. When Roman culture had thoroughly spread about their regions Rome – the city – and her people probably began to lose some of their identity. It wasn't as 'cool' to be Roman when the barbarians have it or something better.

    February 1, 2009 at 3:55 pm in reply to: The Fall of Rome compared to the Fall of…..America? #14016
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    Not that this is my idea, but it appears with this global recession that most economies are heavily dependent on US consumerism. Without our buying attitudes on a massive scale there is no need for all the “fluff” products that create so many jobs around the world.

    February 1, 2009 at 5:06 am in reply to: Do the Vandals get a bad rap? #11033
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    Wasn't there also a sort of vendetta against Rome too? Seeing as how they sent a large naval force to crush Gaiseric only to lose to him. Carthage/North Africa was Rome's bread basket. No NA, no bread. On another note, I wanted to name my son Gaiseric, but wife wouldn't let me.  😛

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