>>>>The Romans might disagree with that statement. ;)
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>>LOL. The corruption and debauchery of those Romans isn't yet matched in the US, though some are trying their best to excel! But economically the US is streets ahead- e.g. the US$ for now remains the most important reserve currency for the entire solar system. And the Romans never had nukes, aircraft carriers or a Second Amendment. ;-)
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>Give it some more time.
>They conquered the known world and kept it for centuries. I guess the second half of the 21st century will be Chinese.
Historically, the Chinese have known better than to be political or military imperialists (recipes for extinction)
Economically, however, these are some smart people.