Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Wounded Bear

(64,114 posts)

3. All authoritarians follow pretty much the same playbook...

Reply to Still Sensible (Reply #1)

Thu Feb 11, 2021, 09:25 PM

Feb 2021

throughout history. The Founding Fathers were all pretty well educated in Greek and Roman history, such as it was at the time, not to mention recent European history in the Age of monarchies and empires.

And commentary about human nature hasn't changed much since the beginnings of civilization. Hell, there are quotes from Plato and Aristotle that still apply.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Alexander Hamilton arguing for including impeachment in the Constitution. [View all] Heartstrings Feb 2021 OP

Almost reads like he was specifically describing Still Sensible Feb 2021 #1

It surely does! Heartstrings Feb 2021 #2

All authoritarians follow pretty much the same playbook... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #3

K&R for visibility. crickets Feb 2021 #4

Whoa.... leftofthestorm Feb 2021 #5