Did you think the USA was the new Rome? Guess again.

Back in college, we discussed the US being the 'new Rome.' Our currency dominates the 'global economy.' Our language is taught in most countries. We have people fighting to become citizens through legal and illegal means. Most travel is under our control or through our country on the way to other countries. (All roads lead to Rome.)

But, as much as the US resembles ancient Rome, what other globally dominant country comes to mind?

Discussed Nazi Germany at work comparing the US to Germany. I do see new Nazis in this country. Using our military to spread 'our Christian way of life' around the globe while pursuing genocide among a specific religious group. Don't believe me? Listen to the rhetoric. "Build a wall ten feet high around the Middle East and flood the mother f_ckers." Never heard that one? It's not new. Goes with bomb them back to the stone age.

Compare our military to Germany's in 1940. Best planes. Best weapons. Able to 'walk over' the opposition. Biggest issue? Ruling captured territory using puppets.

Harsh reality. The average German thought all was well as they invaded France, Albania, Guersey, Jersey, Serbia, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Croatia, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Netherlands, Monaco, Romania, Yugoslavia, Finland, Poland, San Marino, Lithuania, Ukraine, and these Russian republics -- Belorussia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldavia ...

Now name the countries where the US maintains a military base. 'Don't bother. It's a long list so try this harsh reality.

No country maintains a military base in the USA.

German Reich or Roman Empire. Is one any better than the other?