Rome Had TikTok Too—It Was Just Called Orgies: How Empires Rot from Within

So here we are again. A mighty empire at its peak—wealthy beyond measure, unrivaled in military power, exporting its culture like a global franchise—and then suddenly… drag shows in the Senate, open marriages on reality TV, and everyone’s gender is “fluid” until further notice.

Was it an Oval Office Ambush or a Rare Opportunity to Watch How the Sausage is Made?

Like many Americans, I watched the extraordinary meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa last Wednesday. It was one of the most fascinating encounters I have ever witnessed.