Arche de Trump? Napoleon was a dictator; too? Will this monument get set on fire?
America (Washington D.C.) isn’t Epcot. WTF is going on? The president is clearly delusional. Start booing him?
36-40, M
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When the Roman emperor Nero died (via assisted suicide) the people converted his giant statue to Apollo; eventually melted down the bronze; tore down much of his "Golden House" and buried the rest of it. They essentially erased Nero's constructions.
I expect a similar thing will happen to tRump's monuments. Anything that can be built thru solicitations of private donations can be torn down the same way.
I expect a similar thing will happen to tRump's monuments. Anything that can be built thru solicitations of private donations can be torn down the same way.
bijouxbroussard · F
@ElwoodBlues There have been and will continue to be many, many comparisons between Trump and Emperor Nero…
ElwoodBlues · M
@bijouxbroussard Google's AI gives these similarities
Core Similarities
Narcissism and Megalomania: Both leaders are frequently characterized as possessing extreme vanity and a constant need for public adoration. Each utilized grand monuments—Nero with his 120-foot "Colossus" and the Domus Aurea (Golden House), and Trump with gold-plated skyscrapers and Mar-a-Lago—to project an image of immense personal power.
Showmanship and Spectacle: Long before entering politics, both were entertainers. Nero publicly performed music and poetry, while Trump’s career was rooted in reality television and public promotion. Critics note that both viewed politics as a form of show business.
Populism vs. Elites: Both positioned themselves as champions of the masses against an entrenched political elite. While Nero was often popular with the lower classes (the plebs), he was deeply despised by the Roman Senate and aristocracy, a dynamic often compared to Trump’s relationship with the "establishment".
Authoritarian Tendencies: Both have been accused of disregarding institutional norms and seeking to consolidate power around themselves. Critics have compared Nero’s "fiddling while Rome burned" to Trump’s perceived neglect or distraction during national crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the January 6th Capitol attack.
Use of Propaganda and Scapegoating: Nero famously blamed the minority Christian population for the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD to divert suspicion from himself. Commentators draw parallels to Trump’s use of rhetoric against immigrants and political opponents to mobilize his base.
Narcissism and Megalomania: Both leaders are frequently characterized as possessing extreme vanity and a constant need for public adoration. Each utilized grand monuments—Nero with his 120-foot "Colossus" and the Domus Aurea (Golden House), and Trump with gold-plated skyscrapers and Mar-a-Lago—to project an image of immense personal power.
Showmanship and Spectacle: Long before entering politics, both were entertainers. Nero publicly performed music and poetry, while Trump’s career was rooted in reality television and public promotion. Critics note that both viewed politics as a form of show business.
Populism vs. Elites: Both positioned themselves as champions of the masses against an entrenched political elite. While Nero was often popular with the lower classes (the plebs), he was deeply despised by the Roman Senate and aristocracy, a dynamic often compared to Trump’s relationship with the "establishment".
Authoritarian Tendencies: Both have been accused of disregarding institutional norms and seeking to consolidate power around themselves. Critics have compared Nero’s "fiddling while Rome burned" to Trump’s perceived neglect or distraction during national crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the January 6th Capitol attack.
Use of Propaganda and Scapegoating: Nero famously blamed the minority Christian population for the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD to divert suspicion from himself. Commentators draw parallels to Trump’s use of rhetoric against immigrants and political opponents to mobilize his base.
