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4. Like tyrants from hundreds of years ago, decline of democratic governance

Tue Dec 31, 2019, 03:19 PM

Dec 2019

rise of ultra selfishness and the con business ethic, aka greed

Banquet scene, Roman fresco, Pompeii.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii

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AU PM Hosts Fireworks, As Country Burns In National Emergency, 'Arrogance Beyond Belief' [View all] appalachiablue Dec 2019 OP

Like tyrants from hundreds of years ago, decline of democratic governance appalachiablue Dec 2019 #4

+1000 bronxiteforever Dec 2019 #8

The Russian National Anthem subtly plays in the background. dewsgirl Dec 2019 #5

"Nero fiddled while Rome burned" comes to mind. n/t LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2019 #2

Nero; also locals running towards the sea to escape volcanic Pompeii. appalachiablue Dec 2019 #3

can they impeach this motherfucker.... dhill926 Dec 2019 #6

Mere upset over some 'cute koalas,' carry on as normal people, rubbish appalachiablue Dec 2019 #10

tRump would do the same thing. BigmanPigman Dec 2019 #9

As would Clinton, Obama, etc. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2020 #12