The Auron MacIntyre Show This Is How You Get Caesar | 11/20/25
Nov 20, 2025
Political chaos in the U.S. is driving a yearning for strong leadership. Congress is gridlocked, and the judiciary hampers presidential authority. Historical parallels illustrate how crises can lead to authoritarian figures like Caesar. Auron discusses the risks of a leader gaining unchecked power and draws connections to modern politics, including Trump. He emphasizes the need for systemic reforms to combat inflation and cultural fragmentation to prevent a similar fate. The discourse highlights a critical moment in American governance.
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Crisis Makes Strongmen Appealing
- Political breakdowns make strongmen more appealing because people crave functional governance during crises.
- Auron Macintyre argues that perceived inefficiency fuels demand for a singular, decisive ruler.
Cincinnatus And The Roman Model
- Auron recounts Rome's temporary dictator office and Cincinnatus's restraint as civic virtues.
- He links early American reverence for Cincinnatus to Washington's voluntary step down after two terms.
Caesar Was Symptom, Not Sole Cause
- Julius Caesar's rise followed longer-term elite failures like land consolidation and rising unrest.
- Macintyre emphasizes that structural decay, not a single man, created the conditions for Caesar.
