sigh....it was Santayana who said that those who refused to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

This, as a very off topic aside, actually cuts entire across western culture. A quick study shows that thanks to the acceleration of technology, we have condensed 1000yrs of Roman empire history into 200yrs, and are currently at the self absorbed decadent citizen phase depending on professional army and import labor, demanding their state supported sustenance and entertainment, while enemies abroad grow in power.

Businesses may wake up....citizens may wake up. May.....Could.