Talk:Fire Nation/@comment-24.34.102.146-20120605195133/@comment-24.34.102.146-20120607234502

(same anonymous contributer at the very top)

For the Fire Nation's monarchy to collapse, you would barely need to push it. I realize that Zuko and his daughter were probably very well liked rulers. They were quite reform-minded and did whatever they could to appease the general public. I feel their reigns were too strong and media-supported for the monarchy to collapse under them. However, the descandents of Zuko may not be as appealing to the public. Real-world history has shown us time and time again that no matter how powerful a monarchy may be at one point, eventual collapse is inevitable under the reigns of weak rulers (Qing Dynasty China), steep economic downturns (Roman Empire), catastrophic defeat in war (Napoleonic Empire), rebellions led by massive numbers of peasants asking for dramatic changes in society (Russian Empire), large-scale epidemics (Inca Empire), and changes in climate or living conditions that lead to a shift in population (Sumerian Civilization). Revolution is especially likely since the people of the Fire Nation will be watching their relatives in the democratic Republic City and think about what is best for them.

Somebody above said that the Fire Nation monarchy will not collapse, but rather submit its power to a republic for a greater good. I find this to be very unlikely. Excluding strange exceptions like The United Kingdom, Japan, and Nepal, real-world monarchies have transitioned to democracies via warfare and violence, not through a peaceful agreement. If the Fire Nation monarchy collapses, it will be because of uprisings.