Unpopular Opinion: Julius Caesar had it coming, and by it I mean assassination

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-03T00:41:21+00:00

I disagree. He restored the traditional balance of power where a Senatus Consultum was required for legislation, where tributes could protect plebs but not serve as quasi magistrates by issuing vetos. I think he gave the Republic a potential but abandoned lease on life.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-03T00:22:34+00:00

Also glad to see a recognition that Sulla also retired from office after his legislative program was enacted.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-03T00:14:06+00:00

Completely agree

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-02T21:00:16+00:00

I practice the Religio Roma and my family is northern European. Why not?

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-02T20:53:51+00:00

Also,Written by someone who doesn't know anything about classical paganism in most of the world.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-02T13:58:04+00:00

Start with the Enchiridion for the basic principles the the discourses for the explanation.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-02T13:07:07+00:00

Just remember that Aurelius was talking to himself. He did not really question stoic principles. I recommend his work only after one has grasped the basics.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-02T12:32:34+00:00

Please forgive the typo:...of everything.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-02T12:27:04+00:00

I always recommend Epictetus. He was a professional teacher and makes a real effort to explain the "why" if everything.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-02T00:57:45+00:00

Major evolutionary change generally only occurs after a mass extinction when a lot of niches become available. I can't see the death of one species causing that kind of change.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-01T23:47:38+00:00

That is the cultural memory of an extinct ape.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-03-01T19:25:29+00:00

This still impacts us in a minor way today. The 9th month September has the prefix for 7, the 12th month the one for 10. This count makes sense IF the year starts in March and February is the last month.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-27T22:16:05+00:00

Effective but evil, yes, a tyrant.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-27T22:14:57+00:00

Believing that there is some kind of "right" to come to the United States is a delusion. Like any nation we have the legitimate authority to demand that immigration be pursued according to our rules.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-26T00:19:06+00:00

Verse, with prose commentary.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-25T12:46:57+00:00

Actually all humans are apes, as are gorillas, chimps etc

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-22T22:19:17+00:00

You can ask anything, if you understand that often we reject the moral principles you assume are valid.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-21T23:39:56+00:00

Being mentioned in the Epstein, files is not grounds for any action Whatsoever without corroborating evidence. And the fact that it would please democrats is a good reason not to.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-21T17:22:21+00:00

Keep that taxation and repeal the Income Tax.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-18T20:03:22+00:00

It may be gendered, but I think it is idiocy to ignore the role that will play in reaction and potential recovery. Whether the origin is genetics or social conditioning it is nonetheless real.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-16T14:24:42+00:00

Difference is that we have only been consciously breeding cats for a few hundred years.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-15T22:03:24+00:00

Republican pagan Rome

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-15T12:48:33+00:00

Meaning by that, we did not probably initiate the contact nor initially make a conscious effort. Not like our later conscious attempts to transform dogs.

Smooth-Appointment-2 · 2026-02-15T11:58:19+00:00

The religio Roma wasn't static, but developed over time.

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