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How do you get rid of a tyrant? (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 Jan 21 OP
Yes lots Historic NY Jan 21 #1
Well, after gutting the EPA Brother Buzz Jan 21 #2
Oldie but a goodie SocialDemocrat61 Jan 21 #3
Too many factors to consider generally... BigmanPigman Jan 21 #4
I'll Ask Mme Defarge. 🧶🧣 ColoringFool Jan 21 #5
Usually done by the inner circle and palace guard. usonian Jan 21 #6

BigmanPigman

(54,811 posts)
4. Too many factors to consider generally...
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 03:07 AM
Jan 21

When, where, by whom, etc. It could be a bullet, suffocation, falling out of a window, burned at the stake, guillotine, poison, bow and arrow, swords/duel, etc.

I prefer slow torture throughout eternity so he must be kept alive. I have insomnia and when I try to fall asleep I think of painful ways to torture him (Spanish Inquisition type stuff). I always end up falling asleep with a smile on my face.

usonian

(24,122 posts)
6. Usually done by the inner circle and palace guard.
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 04:06 AM
Jan 21

Jealous, stymied, betrayed.
They have the proximity and have to tolerate the stench, indignities, suspicion, disrespect and distrust on a personal level.

No time to review history right now. Think Caesar, Caligula, Kim's uncle, Macbeth? Indirectly, Othello.

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