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Tyrants Old and New: Same Old Same Old [1]

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Date: 2025-05-04

I was struck by the following blunt assessment of the basics of being a tyrant, and how strongly it resonates today with the vicious and criminal behavior of the MN (Malignant Narcissist) currently spinning far out of control as POTUS. Here in America, we can see the echoes of tyrants from centuries ago.

This is from the 'London Review of Books', 3/20/2025, p. 9, a review of 'The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV' by Helen Castor, review by Barbara Newman. In this review we read about the "tragedy" of these two kings, a tragedy that shows, quoting Newman:

"... what happens when a ruler demands loyalty to himself as an individual, rather than duty to the established constitution, when he seeks to create his own reality rather than concede the force of verifiable truths. When he demands that his own will should trump the rule of law."

If there was a handbook for tyrants, the above would be featured and the MN is following the age-old patter.

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