parallels between roman empire and USA

[stefk]

Hello everybody, in the last update Sol made excellent parallels between USA and ancient roman empire.

For the fun and to add my cent, do you know they also had their MRGA (make Rome great again) during the fourth century, with emperor Julian, a little bit disregarded by historians, they call him the apostate.

""He aimed to revive traditional Roman values and practices, using taxation to support his vision for the empire. """

Very interesting emperor, a good guy like president Trump.......
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Emperor Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate, implemented various tax-related policies during his reign (361-363 AD). He aimed to address corruption, simplify administration, and promote paganism, often using tax policies as a tool to achieve these goals.
Here's a breakdown of his actions:

Forgave Tax Arrears:
Julian canceled outstanding land tax debts, which were often corruptly inflated or exceeded the land's value. This reduced the power of corrupt officials and made him popular with the populace while also enabling him to collect current taxes more effectively.

Combatted Corruption:
Julian actively fought against corruption within the tax bureaucracy, particularly in Gaul, clashing with officials like Florentius.
Promoted Paganism:
Julian, a staunch pagan, used tax policies to favor pagans and discourage Christianity. He taxed bearded professors and speakers, likely as a way to promote paganism.
Limited Bureaucracy:
He sought to reduce the size and cost of the imperial bureaucracy, which was heavily reliant on taxation.
Communicated with Citizens:
Julian used tax legislation as a means to communicate his policies and values to the public, presenting himself as a responsible ruler concerned with alleviating the tax burden.

Julian's tax policies were not just about revenue collection but were also a tool for social, religious, and administrative reform. He aimed to revive traditional Roman values and practices, using taxation to support his vision for the empire.

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[Cinnamon]

Hello everybody, in the last update Sol made excellent parallels between USA and ancient roman empire.

For the fun and to add my cent, do you know they also had their MRGA (make Rome great again) during the fourth century, with emperor Julian, a little bit disregarded by historians, they call him the apostate.

""He aimed to revive traditional Roman values and practices, using taxation to support his vision for the empire. """

Very interesting emperor, a good guy like president Trump.......
..........................................................

Aperçu IA
Emperor Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate, implemented various tax-related policies during his reign (361-363 AD). He aimed to address corruption, simplify administration, and promote paganism, often using tax policies as a tool to achieve these goals.
Here's a breakdown of his actions:

Forgave Tax Arrears:
Julian canceled outstanding land tax debts, which were often corruptly inflated or exceeded the land's value. This reduced the power of corrupt officials and made him popular with the populace while also enabling him to collect current taxes more effectively.

Combatted Corruption:
Julian actively fought against corruption within the tax bureaucracy, particularly in Gaul, clashing with officials like Florentius.
Promoted Paganism:
Julian, a staunch pagan, used tax policies to favor pagans and discourage Christianity. He taxed bearded professors and speakers, likely as a way to promote paganism.
Limited Bureaucracy:
He sought to reduce the size and cost of the imperial bureaucracy, which was heavily reliant on taxation.
Communicated with Citizens:
Julian used tax legislation as a means to communicate his policies and values to the public, presenting himself as a responsible ruler concerned with alleviating the tax burden.

Julian's tax policies were not just about revenue collection but were also a tool for social, religious, and administrative reform. He aimed to revive traditional Roman values and practices, using taxation to support his vision for the empire.

Reform, Routine, and Propaganda: Julian the Lawgiver in - Brill
The rest of Julian's legislation addressed administrative or legal technicalities in response to specific problems. Insofar as we ...
Brill

Did you know that Emperor Julian taxed bearded professors and ...
Did you know that Emperor Julian taxed bearded professors and speakers to promote paganism over Christianity. ... Muslims would lo...
Facebook
Julian the Apostle: The Emperor who “Brought Piety as it Were ...
Flavius Claudius Iulianus, more commonly known as Julian the Apostate, defines the complicated influences at play during his revol...
Monmouth College

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I am starting to enjoy this non linear type of thinking. The updates are getting more interesting. I am not saying that they were not interesting before, but the change is quite profound. And thanks for posting STEFK. It is interesting how nothing really changes

[MarkD]

The vaccine saviour here in the US is proposing everyone wear AAPL watches for their health. What could go wrong?

[SOL]

These days, the money printer’s running like it’s on crack, and people talk like shady dogs wagging their tails while robbing your fridge. You have to be downright careful when someone says, *“I’m just trying to help.”* That’s usually the setup right before they sell you deadly poison as the cure.

It’s getting damn near impossible to tell what’s good and what’s garbage. We need a new label; something like Bad and Badder: Now with Extra Smiles to hide the smell.

Forget the old story about the big bad wolf dressed as grandma; that's child's play at best. Now it’s a jacked-up killer bear wearing Cinderella’s dress, batting its lashes, and handing out hugs, with razor-sharp claws behind its back.

And the scary part? Most folks clap like it’s a show, never realising they’re the main act, and the punchline.


So, the next time someone shows up with kindness and a freebie, check your pockets, your blood pressure, and your clothes. You might be half-naked before you even blink. Because it’s probably not a favour. It’s a setup wrapped in glitter, sprinkled with buzzwords, and hiding a contract you didn’t read, right before they try to invoice your soul.

[deepthinker]

These days, the money printer’s running like it’s on crack, and people talk like shady dogs wagging their tails while robbing your fridge. You have to be downright careful when someone says, *“I’m just trying to help.”* That’s usually the setup right before they sell you deadly poison as the cure.

It’s getting damn near impossible to tell what’s good and what’s garbage. We need a new label; something like Bad and Badder: Now with Extra Smiles to hide the smell.

Forget the old story about the big bad wolf dressed as grandma; that's child's play at best. Now it’s a jacked-up killer bear wearing Cinderella’s dress, batting its lashes, and handing out hugs, with razor-sharp claws behind its back.

And the scary part? Most folks clap like it’s a show, never realising they’re the main act, and the punchline.


So, the next time someone shows up with kindness and a freebie, check your pockets, your blood pressure, and your clothes. You might be half-naked before you even blink. Because it’s probably not a favour. It’s a setup wrapped in glitter, sprinkled with buzzwords, and hiding a contract you didn’t read, right before they try to invoice your soul.

Confucius might pause, stroke his beard, and say:

When glitter blinds the eyes, virtue fades from the heart. A true gift asks for nothing. Beware the man who smiles with his mouth but plots with his hands. In chaotic times, wisdom is knowing when not to applaud.

Machiavelli, leaning back with a sly grin, would counter:

Ah, but to dress deception in kindness is not foolish—it’s strategy. The crowd *should* clap, for they have chosen illusion over effort. Power lies not in truth, but in who controls the story and the glitter. If they cheer their downfall, so be it: less resistance for the one who leads.

[MarkD]

In the latest episode of

REALITY IS A GRAVITATIONAL FIELD

https://open.substack.com/pub/fractalco ... d&r=3gbuwh

[Budge]

These days, the money printer’s running like it’s on crack, and people talk like shady dogs wagging their tails while robbing your fridge. You have to be downright careful when someone says, *“I’m just trying to help.”* That’s usually the setup right before they sell you deadly poison as the cure.

It’s getting damn near impossible to tell what’s good and what’s garbage. We need a new label; something like Bad and Badder: Now with Extra Smiles to hide the smell.

Forget the old story about the big bad wolf dressed as grandma; that's child's play at best. Now it’s a jacked-up killer bear wearing Cinderella’s dress, batting its lashes, and handing out hugs, with razor-sharp claws behind its back.

And the scary part? Most folks clap like it’s a show, never realising they’re the main act, and the punchline.


So, the next time someone shows up with kindness and a freebie, check your pockets, your blood pressure, and your clothes. You might be half-naked before you even blink. Because it’s probably not a favour. It’s a setup wrapped in glitter, sprinkled with buzzwords, and hiding a contract you didn’t read, right before they try to invoice your soul.

Beware the "experts" and "following the science". Unfortunately, everyone has to become their own expert these days. Recently I watched a documentary on the life of Carroll Shelby. While winning LeMans in 1959, he was popping nitro glycerin pills to stave off the pain from a congenital heart issue. The medical experts advised retirement, which he did the following year, and told him he had months to live. His son said he became his own heart expert reading everything he could find on the heart and his condition becoming more expert than the experts. He died aged 89 in 2012. I think he was somewhat successful and famous along the way.