Proclamations have replaced laws, This is starting to look a lot like Rome under the emperors. And both houses of congress are looking more and more like the meek, powerless, Roman senate. If we had an Augustus, this phase of our decline might not be so bad, but we don't have an Augustus. We have something more in the mold of Tiberius. No Nero or Caligula yet, but... just wait.
I'd like to try my hand at writing fiction. From time to time I will provide a specimen, maybe in the form of a character I'm developing. I've started "winterizing" the private garden, and I might as well call it my secret garden. My late wife did. I like the idea of such a refuge. Lentils and rice today with chicken breast in tomato sauce, with seasonings of Turmeric, Curry powder, Chili paste, garlic, onion, and paprika. I like my lentils al dente, and the rice is a mix of white and brown. I know it will be delicious. Pineapple for dessert, maybe topped with plain yogurt.
It ought to be clear to all, that our republic is dead, as dead as the Roman Republic. History repeats itself.
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