While not a perfect parallel, our present situation might be compared to certain elements in “The Frogs,” a Greek comedy by Aristophanes.
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“But now / you silly fools, it’s time to change your ways / use worthy people once again.
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The eyes in the background of this cartoon must be “the frogs,” with their croaking sound, “Brekekekex Koax Koax.”
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In the “parabasis” within the play, Aristophanes refers to the political situation in his contemporary Athens. The city is unstable in terms of internal politics and foreign policy. There are threats to democracy, both internal and external. Athenians are seeing an erosion of their rights. In the past, oligarchies have dominated the government and have persecuted citizens unfairly.
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(Sorry, I haven’t read this play in a long time, and have rearranged words and phrases within a summary from a related website.)
Mitch the F-in Bitch, is leading America into a third world county mode….his 100 boneless POS’s follow without question…..trumps destruction of America will continue because he will win in 2020 because the election will be fixed….they’re already working on it, Russians and Saudis ….they want the Grand golden Puppet to reign again…..
I find it ironic that the Republicans want to hide the trial from the public after screaming that the Democrats – which included Republican representatives – held their hearings in a secure room which our brave Republican members – waving their iPhones – stormed illegally. Republicans don’t mind cheating and lying as long as it gives them the government and power.
“For the conservative, equality portends more than a redistribution of resources, opportunities, and outcomes – though he certainly dislikes these, too. What equality means is a rotation in the seat of power." – The Reactionary Mind
Concretionist about 4 years ago
Oy!
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 4 years ago
The last thing Murderous Moscow Mitch (the Rump’s butt kissing b*tch) wants is a fair trial. He knows the Rump is guilty.
Dtroutma about 4 years ago
Just like his business dealings with his wife.
Daeder about 4 years ago
The absence of truth shall set him free!
PraiseofFolly about 4 years ago
While not a perfect parallel, our present situation might be compared to certain elements in “The Frogs,” a Greek comedy by Aristophanes.
.
“But now / you silly fools, it’s time to change your ways / use worthy people once again.
.
The eyes in the background of this cartoon must be “the frogs,” with their croaking sound, “Brekekekex Koax Koax.”
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In the “parabasis” within the play, Aristophanes refers to the political situation in his contemporary Athens. The city is unstable in terms of internal politics and foreign policy. There are threats to democracy, both internal and external. Athenians are seeing an erosion of their rights. In the past, oligarchies have dominated the government and have persecuted citizens unfairly.
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(Sorry, I haven’t read this play in a long time, and have rearranged words and phrases within a summary from a related website.)
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
Putin wants to change the world map to show what’s his…more and more and more…it’s never enough….
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
Mitch the F-in Bitch, is leading America into a third world county mode….his 100 boneless POS’s follow without question…..trumps destruction of America will continue because he will win in 2020 because the election will be fixed….they’re already working on it, Russians and Saudis ….they want the Grand golden Puppet to reign again…..
Masterskrain Premium Member about 4 years ago
Moscow Mitch KNOWS that this is his LAST TERM in the Senate, so he’s going for the SCORCHED EARTH exit!
Librarylady about 4 years ago
I find it ironic that the Republicans want to hide the trial from the public after screaming that the Democrats – which included Republican representatives – held their hearings in a secure room which our brave Republican members – waving their iPhones – stormed illegally. Republicans don’t mind cheating and lying as long as it gives them the government and power.
“For the conservative, equality portends more than a redistribution of resources, opportunities, and outcomes – though he certainly dislikes these, too. What equality means is a rotation in the seat of power." – The Reactionary Mind
Michael G. about 4 years ago
“And the band played on … "
Radish the wordsmith about 4 years ago
Lying Republicans will do anything to save their disgusting racist liar president.
Masterskrain Premium Member about 4 years ago
Dear Mitch McConnell: DIE, YOU TREASONOUS BASTARD, DIE!!
Diamond Lil about 4 years ago
Comrade Mitch leads with an iron wallet
charliekane about 4 years ago
“Why would an innocent man not want all the evidence out and all the witnesses to testify? Wouldn’t you if you were innocent?”
—Tom Friedman
Monchoxyz about 4 years ago
The senate is going to exonerate Trump for the glory of God. Yippy.
NeoconMan about 4 years ago
American justice: Trials held at midnight behind closed doors with no witnesses and no evidence permitted.
When will Americans take their country back?
Radish the wordsmith about 4 years ago
Above the law Republicans don’t believe in democracy.
Redd Panda about 4 years ago
If I can quote that great statesman, Benjamin Franklin, “trump’s a piece of crap.” And I couldn’t say it any better.