Chronicles of Collapse

So, You Want to Be a Caesar: A Republic’s…

Jun 15, 2025

This is the spiritual sequel to “Et Tu, America?” That one asked if we were Rome. This one assumes we are—and offers a handy guide to going full Caesar, with jokes to soften your existential dread.

1 Comment

Sherri J (formerly SDJ)

Brilliantly stated with such clarity and heartbreakingly true. 🥲

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