Posted on 12/22/2014 8:11:31 AM PST by arthurus
Diocletian became emperor in 284. Early in his reign, he took a decidedly non-peaceful turn, purging the empire of any perceived threats to his power. He enlarged both the Empire’s military and civil forces, creating a greater threat to foreign leaders and a greater police state at home...
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So, our next President is supposed to be a ruthless, treacherous man?
I guess we’re destined to have Hillary,
Diocletian also went crazy and spent the remainder of his life gardening... Constantine the Great took over and changed the empire from persecuting Christians to being Christians
Sounds like Putin, to me.
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