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Mandeville, LA – Exclusive Video and Audio – The framers of the Constitution were well aware of what happened to the Roman Republic and then Empire, and they wanted to avoid the same fate and avoid having another Ceaser ruling the United States. George Washington, sometimes called the American Cincinnatus because of his similarity to the Roman dictator Cincinnatus because of their willingness to give up near-absolute power, was the perfect candidate to be the first President because of this. But in the years since, the power has been centralized and we are changing from a Republic to an Empire, much like the people we share the most history with… the Romans. For more check out today’s Founders TV and sign up for a Founders Pass if you don’t already have one.
