Denial

Roman history shows how recognition of these
things lags behind the facts. Generations passed
before people recognized that the Republic was
truly dead. America has violated the initial
conditions the founders considered necessary for
a republic.
...
The predominate reaction of the Romans to the
death of the Republic was resignation, as seen in
the popular philosophies of the Empire: Stoicism,
Epicureanism, Hedonism, and Christianity.

The author's hang up on whether or not Amurika is
or ever was a Republic is more pissing in the
wind. Does it make a difference, given the fuzzy
nature of defining an instrument of pure power?
Power by any other name is still power in my
dictionary.

As to comparing the events to Rome, they're
moving much faster now. Communication can be
instantaneous today. Information is widely
dispersed and available.

I expect the current recognition to happen soon,
much sooner than most anyone thinks.

On the other hand, denial is a big part of
earthmonkey's antics.

Read.

Via chumpfish