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Part One: How The Roman Republic Became a Police State

Behind the Bastards

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Trump Comparisons - Is He the First Socialist?

The Roman leader is the first, like, populos politician in roman history. He's tapping into decades of anger and resentment among the lower classes. The rich people know they have to be careful because he has this huge mob of people on his side. They bribe a tribune who can veto any law that anyone makes.

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