 In the crisis of the third century, the Roman Empire could continue on in perpetuity for quite a while because the bureaucrats were competent and put the glory of Rome ahead of all else. The United States couldn't survive more than a day because the bureaucrats in this country are completely clueless, idiotic incompetence. Led by a president of the United States who with Lester Holt last night got confused and thought that his secret service director was a he. Is it acceptable that you have still not heard at least publicly from the secret service director?