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Mopman43 Since: Nov, 2013
#102702: Oct 6th 2015 at 4:41:00 AM

To be fair, Augustus also fairly ruthless in his rule; he had every potential threat to his rule killed. Like the time he went to Egypt and had Marc Antony, Cleopatra, and a baby that was possibly Caesar's killed. He was not a nice fellow, however effectively he ruled.

AngelusNox Warder of the damned from The guard of the gates of oblivion Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
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#102703: Oct 6th 2015 at 4:59:24 AM

[up]To be fair, to rule places like Rome being ruthless is a requirement.

[up][up]Don't worry, all we need is to bring a British agent with horrible teeth and things will sort themselves out.

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Mopman43 Since: Nov, 2013
#102704: Oct 6th 2015 at 5:03:22 AM

Ah, true, after all, this was after the senate murdered the first Caesar.

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#102705: Oct 6th 2015 at 5:09:13 AM

Also Ceasar's son was like 17 at the time, basically a man, so he wasn't killing a baby per say, not that he had any qualms about such things,the Romans were into infanticide, and he specifically had the bastard child of one of the members of his royal family killed.

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nightwyrm_zero Since: Apr, 2010
#102706: Oct 6th 2015 at 5:14:20 AM

Stop it, US! It was funny in the beginning but now you're just scaring everybody.

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#102707: Oct 6th 2015 at 5:49:49 AM

I admit, my inner troll is shrieking in glee at the thought of President Augustus Sol Invictus turning the annual Pardon of the Thanksgiving Turkey into the annual Ritual Sacrifice of the Thanksgiving Turkey. evil grin It won't happen, but it's fun to think about.

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BonsaiForest Since: Jan, 2001
#102708: Oct 6th 2015 at 6:53:37 AM

Nah, he'll only be Trump's running mate if Kanye West won't run.

edited 6th Oct '15 8:48:57 AM by BonsaiForest

carbon-mantis Collector Of Fine Oddities from Trumpland Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: Married to my murderer
Collector Of Fine Oddities
#102709: Oct 6th 2015 at 6:56:23 AM

Apparently he has quite a few fans amongst the quazi-nazi "Nordic Pagan" sorts.

Aszur A nice butterfly from Pagliacci's Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
A nice butterfly
#102710: Oct 6th 2015 at 7:23:15 AM

Invictus Sol Invictus? Wow. Complete opposite of of Trump. I haven't heard of anyone pandering so hard to latin votes since This guy

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#102711: Oct 6th 2015 at 7:31:26 AM

Augustus Sol Invictus sounds the name of a barbarian king. How does anyone take him seriously with that name?

probablyinsane Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: I LOVE THIS DOCTOR!
#102712: Oct 6th 2015 at 7:57:53 AM

For the Ancient Era, Augustus is OK as a leader. Plenty of reasons why he and Julius are the default leaders in the civ games.

As for his issues with Mark Anthony, Cleo and Caesarion, he had to get rid of Anthony cause he (and a bunch of others) assassinated Julius Caesar.

As for Egypt, not sure if it's scholar verified, but one of the reasons why Augustus decided to just take over Egypt is cause of all the gold in their temples. After the civil wars, Rome's treasury was empty. That plus Egypt is basically big source of grain.

As for infanticide, the Ancient Romans were into it. As well as too many other civilizations. Atm, I can only think of two civs which didn't treat infanticide casually - the Jews and the Ancient Egyptians, the latter apparently rescued more than a few Roman babies from trash heaps.

Of course, the Jews didn't think the Ancient Egyptians were above the practice - see story of Moses.

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ironballs16 Since: Jul, 2009 Relationship Status: Owner of a lonely heart
#102713: Oct 6th 2015 at 8:15:50 AM

Yeah, pretty sure Augustus Sol Invictus also doubles as Awesome McCoolname.

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FFShinra Since: Jan, 2001
#102714: Oct 6th 2015 at 8:25:30 AM

man, news must be slow today....

HallowHawk Since: Feb, 2013
#102715: Oct 6th 2015 at 8:33:45 AM

Anyone get the feeling a president named "Augustus Sol Invictus" sounds like something far-right evangelical nuts would complain about, due to the fact his name pertains to Rome, which would remind them of a certain someone?

Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#102716: Oct 6th 2015 at 8:41:04 AM

Sol Invictus has to be a pseudonym he made up for himself, right?

I learned about Sol Invictus through reading this author K.J. Parker who has a deity called "The Invincible Sun" in all of their stories (which are set in a low fantasy Byzantinesque world). So IIRC, Sol Invictus (which means "Invincible Sun") is this version of Jupiter that the Romans came up with that is very reminiscent of a Judaeo-Christian god. I think part of the idea was to appeal to Christians.

I recall one reviewer describing Parker's version in a way that would be accurate of Sol Invictus- basically Christian ceremonies without Christian ethics (i.e. peace, love, etc.). So perfect for a right-wing neopagan.

It's funny- when I read Florida politican and animal sacrifice, I expected the guy to be a follower of Stanteria and assumed the party was being racist against him. Oddly, it's like the total opposite.

Protagonist506 from Oregon Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#102717: Oct 6th 2015 at 8:41:23 AM

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Being called the Anti-Christ is probably a rite of passage for anyone seeking presidency. It's the religious equivalent of Godwin's Law.

Really, we just need somebody to call Hitler the Anti-Christ and the circle will be complete.

edited 6th Oct '15 8:49:09 AM by Protagonist506

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AngelusNox Warder of the damned from The guard of the gates of oblivion Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: Married to the job
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#102718: Oct 6th 2015 at 9:27:07 AM

Augustus Sol Invictus for me sounds like a name for the ruler of the Emperor of Holy Terra.

Or the United Republic of the Americas Empire.

Given the Roman theme Washington DC has, having a president with a Roman Latin name would be incredibly amusing.

Inter arma enim silent leges
Xopher001 Since: Jul, 2012
#102719: Oct 6th 2015 at 9:31:01 AM

Remind me what exactly his political positions are? Most people seem to be complaining about his religion and name, which hardly have anything to do with the office of governor

Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#102720: Oct 6th 2015 at 9:37:23 AM

Actually, his positions sound left-libertarian and he has a pretty cool reading list on his site.

I mean he could be covert about it, but a cursory glance doesn't really give hints of his being a secret Neo- Nazi. I mean his name is creepy and there are Neo-Nazi elements of Neo-Paganism, but I feel bad now for making assumptions.

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A nice butterfly
#102721: Oct 6th 2015 at 9:38:44 AM

I'd vote for Prince Cuddlebuttfuck if there was an actual reason to vote for Prince Cuddlebuttfuck.

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#102722: Oct 6th 2015 at 9:51:32 AM

I admit, my inner troll is shrieking in glee at the thought of President Augustus Sol Invictus turning the annual Pardon of the Thanksgiving Turkey into the annual Ritual Sacrifice of the Thanksgiving Turkey. evil grin It won't happen* , but it's fun to think about.

"To celebrate an important event, you kill and eat an animal. It's a ritual sacrifice. With pie." ~Anya on Thanksgiving.

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tricksterson Never Trust from Behind you with an icepick Since: Apr, 2009 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
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#102723: Oct 6th 2015 at 9:58:13 AM

@probablyinsane: Antony was not part of the cabal in on Julius Caesar's assassination.

Trump delenda est
Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#102724: Oct 6th 2015 at 10:05:30 AM

I may have spoken too soon in cutting him slack.

Tl; dr- he believes in eugenics and starting a massive civil war to cul the unworthy. And not sure how to describe it, but he wrote this like manifesto thing that reminds me of John C. Wright- basically all this stuff about being a genius, superior, etc. and living in a decadent civilization of unworthy people.

edited 6th Oct '15 10:07:28 AM by Hodor2

Aszur A nice butterfly from Pagliacci's Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
A nice butterfly
#102725: Oct 6th 2015 at 10:08:40 AM

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I challenge any of you, then, to accuse me of being a failure in this artificial civilization of yours. For it is beyond dispute that I have played your petty game, and I have won.

"Yes, but...do you know why kids love the taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch?"

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