PAX OBAMA vs PAX ROMANA

The economy in Roman times had its ups and downs, from times of civil war to times of peace, from times of political corruption to times of political stability. Take for example Augustus (Octavius) or Vespasian. These were two candidates who would never have been emperors but they got their lucky breaks. Octavius' lucky breaks were the death of Caesar who was his uncle and adoptive father by will, and the grain shortage that led to the civil war with Mark Anthony. Vespasian's lucky breaks were his skills as a siege general that made him famous among the legions, and the civil war that erupted after Nero's death. (We know of Obama's lucky breaks) Both emperors believed in rebuilding the infrastructure after it was damaged by civil wars. Both believed in creating an atmosphere of peace called the PAX ROMANA. Complete peace in the roman world never existed but the people in the italic peninsula felt a peaceful period after the torment of civil wars. Both emperors were not concerned too much with enriching themselves. They were humble people who instead were concerned in creating a better economy by building a better infrastructure. Augustus known for building new roads and the water acqueducts, Vespasian was known for his stadium called Colloseum, a gift he made to the people. And now Obama finds himself in a similar position. The United States has suffered from financial mishaps and financial scandals of dynamic proportions. Can we find a better way to appease the people? The infrastructure program will need lots of capital. Minimal distraction from wars is necessary to better implement the program. In order for Obama to be successful, he needs to be humble and he needs also to create a feeling of peace, perhaps a PAX OBAMA. This will make it easier for him to face today's financial challenges. Even though the US will probably be distracted by Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East and other war events, minimizing the effects of these events will be crucial for this administration.