I keep getting disappointing information that leads me to believe that there is a large number of people out there who want what Augustus once called paradise. He was made emperor because of all the "goodies" that he gave to the people. Now don't get me wrong; there is absolutely nothing wrong with giving to people in need! It's a noble and beautiful act to do so. The problem is, there are many politicians who will USE that as an excuse to gain more power.
Think about it; what would you do to hold on to your financial lifeline? Anything, right? Let's face it, without your job or career, you are without income and without money your chances of survival will rapidly decrease with each passing hour. If you are already struggling and the government starts giving you handouts, THAT is now your lifeline and you will hold on to it for as long as you need it. Do you really believe that the benefactor in this case doesn't know this? This is how Augustus created an empire, he was banking on the fact that once he became the lifeline of so many, they would yield to his command.
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