Roman politicians passed laws in 140 B.C. to keep the votes of poorer citizens, by introducing a grain dole: giving out cheap food and entertainment, "bread and circuses", became the most effective way to rise to power.
… Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses
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I really hope the US Military does overthrow the government of Texas. Like I said the other day, no other state has done more damage to the Union - if they can't play by the rules, maybe they shouldn't be on the team.
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OKAY EVERYONE... REMAIN CALM!
Rick Snyder (asshat guv of MI) is not running for president.
I repeat, stay calm.
Quote by Scoopster:
OKAY EVERYONE... REMAIN CALM!
Rick Snyder (asshat guv of MI) is not running for president.
I repeat, stay calm.
Quote by Scoopster:
OKAY EVERYONE... REMAIN CALM!
Rick Snyder (asshat guv of MI) is not running for president.
I repeat, stay calm.
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Santorum is tossing himself in the ring…
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Santorum is tossing himself in the ring…
Let the jokes about froth begin!
Quote by Raine:I hope he goes to Kansas and asks for Brownback.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Santorum is tossing himself in the ring…
Let the jokes about froth begin!
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I am now the proud owner of a Nomination Packet for the office of School Committee in this city.
Vote for me!
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I am now the proud owner of a Nomination Packet for the office of School Committee in this city.
Vote for me!
Stuff the ballot box!!
Seriously, though - this is awesome
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You know, I love Bernie Sanders. I like Hillary Clinton.
I listen to Momma, and it is the Clinton Show.
I listen to Thom and it's the Sanders show.
Good god, I miss Rhandi Rhodes.
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You know, I love Bernie Sanders. I like Hillary Clinton.
I listen to Momma, and it is the Clinton Show.
I listen to Thom and it's the Sanders show.
Good god, I miss Rhandi Rhodes.
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You know, I love Bernie Sanders. I like Hillary Clinton.
I listen to Momma, and it is the Clinton Show.
I listen to Thom and it's the Sanders show.
Good god, I miss Rhandi Rhodes.
She could have been the undeclared former governor of Maryland show.
Quote by Raine:I'll admit it. I thought that myself.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
You know, I love Bernie Sanders. I like Hillary Clinton.
I listen to Momma, and it is the Clinton Show.
I listen to Thom and it's the Sanders show.
Good god, I miss Rhandi Rhodes.
She could have been the undeclared former governor of Maryland show.
I am listening to the interview I posted earlier, and I swear to you, O'Malley is right in the middle of Clinton and Sanders.