To: wideawake
re: Nero
That tale always struck me as strange anyway, b/c in those days there wasn’t exactly a serious fire-fighting capability. What exactly was Nero supposed to do that people were not already doing on their own? (either fleeing for their lives or trying to rescue some possessions if they saw a way to do so)
19 posted on
05/30/2008 3:50:28 PM PDT by
Enchante
(Barack Chamberlain: My 1930s Appeasement Policy Goes Well With My 1960s Socialist Policies!)
To: Enchante
What exactly was Nero supposed to doAs imperator he should have mobilized a few legions to restore order, set up temporary quarters, dig latrines and open the granaries for dole purposes.
Actually show up and behave like he might give a rat's ass about his people.
21 posted on
05/30/2008 4:29:16 PM PDT by
wideawake
(Why is it that those who call themselves Constitutionalists know the least about the Constitution?)
To: Enchante
That tale always struck me as strange anyway, b/c in those days there wasn’t exactly a serious fire-fighting capability. Actually the Roman fire department (the watch) was pretty good for that day and time. They had to be as Rome caught fire on a regular basis.
27 posted on
05/30/2008 9:23:16 PM PDT by
Harmless Teddy Bear
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