American Downfall – Page 3 – Past empires. Present America. Same warning signs.

The Tariff Trap: How an Ancient African Kingdom’s Collapse Foretells the Danger of Trump’s Economic Gamble

The Modern Mystery Just this week, President Trump stood on a stage in Pennsylvania, a state ravaged by the economic whiplash of his own policies, and declared with a straight face that concerns about affordability are a “hoax.” Mere hours later, his administration announced a $12 billion bailout for American farmers, the...

When Sultans Controlled the Money: The 440-Year-Old Warning About Trump and the Fed

''' A special report from Shamus Gerry III Just this week, a chilling phrase echoed from the highest echelons of American power, a phrase that should send a shiver down the spine of every citizen who believes in sound money and stable governance: the President of the United States believes he “certainly...

The Emperor’s New Bonus: A 2,000-Year-Old Warning About Trump’s “Warrior Dividend”

In the grand theater of American politics, where spectacle often eclipses substance, a new act unfolded this week that felt both shockingly brazen and eerily familiar. On December 18th, President Donald Trump, with all the fanfare of a benevolent king, announced a surprise “warrior dividend” for the nation’s troops –...

The Gold That Broke Cairo: A 700-Year-Old Warning About Government Promises

Lisa Frankenfeld, a 62-year-old office manager for her husband’s chiropractic practice in New Jersey, lies awake at night. She’s not worried about a sudden illness or accident; she’s worried about what comes after. Starting in January, she and her husband, the very healthcare provider she works alongside, will be uninsured....

When The King Abandons His People: A 2,300-Year-Old Warning

By Shamus Gerry III Lisa Frankenfeld, a 62-year-old office manager in New Jersey, can’t sleep at night. She and her husband run a small chiropractic practice, and for years, they’ve relied on the Affordable Care Act to make their health insurance manageable. But now, that promise has been broken. Congress, in a fit...

The Republic of Ruin: How America’s New Trade Wars Echo the Fatal Rivalry of Venice and Genoa

By Shamus Gerry III The Hook (Modern Problem) The year 2026 has begun with a new wave of economic nationalism, driven by the implementation of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and its associated tariffs. The stated goal is simple: protect American jobs, boost domestic manufacturing, and ensure a trade surplus. The news...

American Downfall Article Publication – November 12, 2025

Task Summary Created and published a historical parallel article connecting the 2025 government shutdown (longest in US history at 43 days) with the 1995-96 Clinton-Gingrich shutdown. Article Details - Title: The Ghost of Shutdowns Past: Did America Just Repeat a 30-Year-Old Mistake on Steroids? - URL: https://americandownfall.com/current-events/the-ghost-of-shutdowns-past-did-america-just-repeat-a-30-year-old-mistake-on-steroids/ - Post ID: 1702 - Author: Shamus Gerry III -...

The Emperor Who Starved His People: Is America Repeating China’s 2,000-Year-Old Mistake?

The silence in Washington D.C. is deafening. After 43 agonizing days, the longest government shutdown in American history is over. Millions of federal workers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The gears of government are slowly, painfully, grinding back to life. But as the dust settles, a chilling question...

Is History Repeating Itself? How a Forgotten War Echoes in Today’s Venezuela Crisis

''' A U.S. warship sits in the Caribbean, a nation is in turmoil, and the drums of war are beating. Is this 2025 or 1898? The parallels are chilling. Just days ago, the USS Gerald R. Ford, America's most advanced aircraft carrier, steamed into the Caribbean Sea. At the same time, the...

The Divided House: How a 2,400-Year-Old Mistake Foretells America’s Economic Fate

''' The Modern Mystery A quiet paralysis has gripped the heart of America’s economy. The Federal Reserve, the nation’s financial bedrock, is a house divided against itself. Inside its hallowed halls, the committee members who steer our economic destiny are locked in a bitter, unwinnable debate. With inflation stubbornly sitting at 3%—a...