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POPSThe Collapse of the Roman Republic After the fall of the Kings around 500 BC, the Republic as it was known was one of the most civilised societies in the ancient world - a Republic was ruled elected executives whose power was checked by a constitution so well crafted that it inspired the founding fathers of the United States of America. I soon realised that the civil war which ended this society and paved the way to the Age of the Roman Emperors was a very engrossing and complex period indeed.
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POPSPoll Shows 1 in 3 Americans Still Believe Saddam Involved in 9/11 I recall a quote from Oliver Stone's movie 'Nixon' : Nixon shuffles back alone, coming to a stop in front of a larger-than-life, full-length oil portrait of JOHN F. KENNEDY. Nixon studies the portrait, pads closer. Looks up. NIXON When they look at you, they see what they want to be. (then) When they look at me, they see what they are ...