Similarities and Differences between the USA and the Roman Empire

How did the Roman Empire influence the USA?
Is America a continuation of the Roman Empire?
How is the Ancient Rome and the United States similar?
Is America the new Rome?

1 hour discussion just to share thoughts, I am not here to teach anything to anybody, I put together people who have a same interest in common. Sharing and listening is already learning.
Being an Italian native living close to Rome I can surely define the today population and comment what's still in common with the old Romans.
I will provide the point of view of some Italian intellectuals and/or historians.

People: minimum 2 otherwise no meeting

Time frame: if more than 5 people, the time will be extended to 1 hour and 20 minutes so that everyone can have enough time to elaborate and ask questions
Minimum contribution: $10 (before the meeting starts)

The Meeting is online, via Skype.
RSVP as soon as possible; if you need to change your reservation, please, advise per time.

Feel free to bring material to share.

NO bias, focus on the context, facts not judgements.

"benigne"
Valentina