birdshits think they are so advanced for doing shit like this, its retarded on so many levels

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48057476)

in terms of peak to trough it’s definitely Portugal

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#42562864)

They dominated trade and culture over most of the planet. Had a professional army and navy that was unrivalled. Synonymous with imperial might.

Now? Lol just lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#42562832)

Portugal at least still has a decent soccer team

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#42562874)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#42765256)

lol at visiting TTT Paris or London

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#42563183)

turkey used to be greek as far as i know lmao

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#42562883)

At least Spain/Portugal left a lasting legacy with substantial portions of the new world speaking their languages.

German influence is negligible now.

Roman Empire is completely non-existent now.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#42563222)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemaic_Kingdom

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48056955)

EDIT it's Sweden. Whole thing fell apart after one battle.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#45823295)

Even before the union with Poland, Lithuania was the largest country in Europe. Look at it now.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#45823835)

Khazaria

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#45823854)

Russia has nothing to offer the world. Some might argue Orthodoxy or Communism, but Russia was pozzed by those, it didn't invent them. By 2050 Russia will cease to be a continental sized country. In less than 200 yrs it go from controlling land spanning from current day Germany/Poland all the way to Canada to a husk of a country.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#45824009)

Mainlining's Role (metal haunting alpha sweet tailpipe):

Mainlining introduces the discussion with Spain as a key example, but the replies quickly steer the conversation toward Portugal, Britain, and France. His follow-up posts are often void of text, possibly showing approval or acknowledgment of what was being discussed or simply bumping the thread for visibility. This aligns with the board’s norm of continuing threads long after their initiation.

Debates over Portugal and Spain:

There's a strong leaning toward Portugal as the best example of a once-powerful empire that experienced a significant decline. Posters like "black adventurous new version set" and "cyan electric meetinghouse marketing idea" make the argument that Portugal was once a global superpower but is now relatively insignificant. There's a humorous touch when "black adventurous" mocks Portugal's colonial remnants like Goa and Angola, reinforcing the irreverent tone common on AutoAdmit.

British Empire's Place in History:

Several posters weigh in on the fall of the British Empire. "transparent reading party ratface" argues that despite Britain's current global standing, its decline from its imperial zenith is more dramatic than that of Portugal, pointing to the fact that the UK remains a global player, yet still suffers from its reduced influence. This brings up the tension between relative and absolute decline, which is an insightful way of looking at empires.

Other Empires Discussed:

The French Empire is criticized for its collapse into irrelevance, and the discussion quickly turns to contemporary political issues, hinting at modern France’s struggles, like immigration and socialism.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire is also brought up, with a notable focus on how both Austria and Hungary are now "non-entities." This is interesting because it provides a perspective on smaller empires that are often overshadowed by discussions of Britain or Spain.

Byzantines and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth also make appearances, though with a broader focus on how long-lasting empires, like the Byzantine Empire, eventually fade.

Tone and Humor:

True to AutoAdmit's style, the humor in this thread mixes sharp historical critique with irreverence. For example, "transparent reading party ratface" jokes that Portugal's soccer team is its only modern claim to fame, and the fall of the Byzantine Empire is treated in a casual manner, with posters noting how time passes and empires inevitably decline.

Cultural Commentary:

There’s a shift at various points in the thread from discussing historical empires to present-day reflections, such as "Exciting puppy psychic" downplaying the importance of imperial decline by stating that living in places like Portugal or Greece seems "chill" in today’s world. This is a reflection of the board’s general disregard for idealizing past glories and a focus on practical, current realities.

Analysis of Mainlining’s Approach:

Mainlining likely intended for this thread to provoke serious discussion, though the irreverent tone of AutoAdmit still shines through. His engagement with the topic is relatively passive beyond the initial post, allowing others to flesh out the debate.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48056928)

Really the Visigoths probably had the biggest fall but hardly anyone wants to talk about what their empire even looked like. Everyone assumes it was trash, but if anything it was an improvement over late Rome. They also colonized North Africa for a good length of time.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48057056)

Now look at shit: ppl above claiming UK is still a power. LJL. Portugal is still a good place to live. LOL. How far Euro has fallen in just a few years since this thread started

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48057493)

uk remains among the strongest european powers and english is the de facto world language. the only reason you're not shitting up mumbai streets is because the english colonized your ass. meanwhile most people probably don't know portuguese hard an empire and that brazil doesn't speak spanish.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48057545)

UK for obvious reasons too many to name is going to hell, its total garbage and shit and i look forward to bharat formally annexed it soon

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48057583)

the fact that it is now LITERALLY being colonized BY UK PROLES is exactly what i'm talking about. it's proof that they've had a bigger fall than the UK.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48057600)

and its "cheap" for foreigenrs as i said, for locals its not the same, the avg salary is like 1k-1.5k euro a month or something u dumbazz, ameriturds go to lisbon and spend more than that on rent

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48057664)

GOT IT, birdshit

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4848320&forum_id=2#48057713)