[Congressman Billybob]

Thanks for your comment.

I'm not saying the politics or economics are the same. But “the glory of the ruler” is exactly the same.

John / Billybob

[fanfan]

With each of his ringing phrases, he looks first to the left, later to the right, showing just his profile to the audience.

That is where the teleprompters are.

[Robert A Cook PE]

Certainly, the “bread and circuses” is exactly the same: Even to the point of today’s ever-more-salicious “American Gladiator” (instead of pro sports) “caged death matches” (instead of wrestling or boxing), the video games that DO kill and main and rob and assault, the reality (instant gratification) shows and the professional welfare class.