Parallels with the later Roman Emperors have been on my mind awhile aurally, spot on. I'll share one of the examples - for the celebration of US independence, are we getting the finest examples of US art, its leading industrial achievements, its utter beauty and national parks, the fight for equality celebrated...the richness so many different immigrants over time has brought to the country from the very very start, the founding Fathers (well and mothers too!)
no - instead the flagship enterprise is closing chunks of Washington DC down for a road racing circuit round the city. Yes for real. and Trump of course starting the race off.
As in Roman Emperors trying to "keep the people happy"
Just waiting for the equivalent of Gladiators fighting to the death with howling crowds and Trump there to give the thumbs up or down.