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It Could Happen Here Weekly 108

Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Roman Entitlement and Modern Social Security

This chapter of the podcast debunks the notion that entitlement was the cause for the Roman Empire's downfall and draws parallels to modern arguments against social security. The discussion touches on the provision of grain and games to Roman citizens, highlighting that only a fraction of the population actually benefited from these entitlements.

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