This only shows that in history that a huge number of citizens can destroy a great nation. Mighty Rome fell from the actions of lot of bad and useless wealthy politicians who pandered to the masses to get their support by entertaining them and giving them stuff to gain their undying support beyond all reason.  Part of the domination off the lower classes by Rome was strengthened by a war with the early Christians. For politicians, some other group to hate is a good thing.      No kidding.