Joanne98
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Mon Jan-19-09 07:25 AM
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Elaine Taylor - The Rise and Fall of Empires (We Know How it Goes) |
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Mon Jan-19-09 09:40 AM
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the american empire is the single biggest drag on the planet, we need to wake-up
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Mon Jan-19-09 06:01 PM
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Mon Jan-19-09 12:09 PM
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2. Emperor Commodus, I mean, President Bush refused to learn anything from history |
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or reality. The strategery of Commodus: surround yourself with sycophants and yes-men, and keep the Coliseum filled. Try to convince the masses you're the guy they'd like to have a little wine with while they watch the gladiators inflict shock and awe on the barbarian hordes.
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Mon Jan-19-09 12:25 PM
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3. Your analogy makes GHWBush Marcus Aurelius |
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but otherwise, it's a good one.
W certainly would have worn a lion's skin if he could have gotten away with it.
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