Yes, I meant the Republic.

The militias are out there kids. They are just keeping their heads down.

IF Kerry wins then I imagine that these guys will come back from the fringe, no doubt cheered by Newt and his "the government is the enemy" rhetoric.

I was amazed at the vitriol thrown about in response to my query but then I guess it mirrors both our times and those around Caesar's.

The Republic of Rome ended once the people at the top had nothing but contempt for those at the bottom. Much like today.

Our middle class is being winnowed much like the small farmers of the Roman state and being "downsized" out of their "class".

Wal Mart can be compared to the latifundia as they have gangs of slaves working for slave wages where once there was middle class union wages.

Ah, well, I guess I had better sharpen my sword for the coming battles.

G Felix Fabius