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From: Auric Hellman <adhellman1@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Caligula told his grandmother Antonia
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:50:55 -0500
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On 2/22/2025 10:00 PM, JAB wrote:
> AI Overview
> 
> Caligula told his grandmother Antonia, "Remember that I have the right
> to do anything to anybody" after she gave him advice. This quote shows
> Caligula's belief that he had the power of life and death over
> everyone in the Roman Empire.
> =================================
> 
> Fail, Caesar!
> 
> "Remember, I can do whatever I want to whomever I want."
> 
> It sounds like President Trump, to the world. But it was Caligula, to
> his grandmother.
> 
> At least America's Emperor of Chaos has not made his horse a consul.
> Yet.
> https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/opinion/trump-king-third-term.html
> 
> What is the meaning of the horse consul?
> 
> The horse consul proposal was met with a mix of shock, disbelief, and
> outrage among the Roman Senate and the public. The idea of a horse
> occupying a position typically reserved for the most respected and
> experienced politicians was seen as a mockery of the Roman political
> system and an insult to the Senate.


An argument can be made for certain members of Trump's administration to 
be considered part of a horse's ass consul.



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Dr. Auric D. Hellman
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