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trev

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7. Perhaps in his sadism and persecution of those around him.

Reply to RockRaven (Reply #4)

Thu May 23, 2019, 03:20 PM

May 2019

Tiberius lived in self-imposed exile (if only Trump would do that...!). He was a reluctant emperor, who wasn't even in line for the position, but was crowned on the basis of his marriage.

I'm sticking with my story.

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A modern day Caligula? [View all] trev May 2019 OP

"Oderint dum metuant". . . Let them hate, as long as they fear. DinahMoeHum May 2019 #1

Perhaps some of Caligula's karma will rub off on the modern day version gohuskies May 2019 #2

Trump isn't that bright but the next wanabe dictator just may be smart katmondoo May 2019 #3

Trump is far, far too old to be a Caligula. More like a Tiberius. But Vitellius also comes to mind, RockRaven May 2019 #4

Perhaps in his sadism and persecution of those around him. trev May 2019 #7

There's nothing "vague" about it... ADX May 2019 #5

Caligula Zoonart May 2019 #6