Matthew Zak
12-07-2007, 10:48 AM
I've been searching, but I can't find what I'm looking for. My methods may be lacking, or I'm just tired to the point of being stupid. In any case, I need this information:
What are some major Empires that fell, and how long did they "rule" before that fall? Also, if you can find it, what % of their wealth did they spend on military, etc? I need to know how over-extended they became -- and the main theories as to why. I need this information because I'm drawing a comparison in the amount of shortsightedness we Americans generally suffer from. Whoever sees the video will at least THINK about it for a second, and that 'second' is a perfect window of opportunity to slip ron paul into their mind.
What are some major Empires that fell, and how long did they "rule" before that fall? Also, if you can find it, what % of their wealth did they spend on military, etc? I need to know how over-extended they became -- and the main theories as to why. I need this information because I'm drawing a comparison in the amount of shortsightedness we Americans generally suffer from. Whoever sees the video will at least THINK about it for a second, and that 'second' is a perfect window of opportunity to slip ron paul into their mind.