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[–] 14 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Why would the Roman Senate allow their emperors to do the same?

Short sighted personal interests, mostly.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    They did sort of deal with that problem though. Almost.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Theyre probably forgetting the part of roman history where, after making their version of a legislature a rubber stamp, being a roman emperor became the most hazardous occupation possible. On average, if you managed to stay in the role without getting assassinated by your successor for a year then that was considered a pretty good run

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