Musk uses historical analogy to lampoon modern regulatory delays.
@KnowsPascal I sometimes wonder if part of the reason late-stage Rome was sacked was because they couldn’t get a permit in time to marshal the legions
June 18, 2026
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Elon Musk sparked a flurry of online engagement with a tongue-in-cheek post comparing the fall of the Roman Empire to modern bureaucratic permitting issues. The post, which garnered immediate reactions from followers ranging from amusement to debate, reflects Musk's recurring critique of regulatory hurdles that he often argues stifle innovation in his ventures like SpaceX and Tesla.
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I sometimes wonder if part of the reason late-stage Rome was sacked was because they couldn’t get a permit in time to marshal the legions
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 18, 2026
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