American Downfall – Page 5 – 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...