Well, I already commented, but I didn't think you were wanky. Then again, I'm not really familiar with Roman history. I confess to being undereducated at this point (but going back to school next year! *cheers*).

Oh, I don't think it would automatically have fallen, I just think there was something wrong with it beyond Palpatine, and Palpatine just took advantage of it.

*pets and doesn't shoot*