[badbass]

This is not the final years of the Roman Republic

How can you be so sure of that? History repeats. Republics last until the people realize they can vote themselves "goodies" from the common treasury. We've long since crossed that bridge.

[Mikey_1962]

Until General Sulla takes control of Washington and New York, we have plenty of time.

The reaction of the Senate and the Roman People (SPQR) to this action caused the cascade of events that led to ten year dictators (when 6 months was the tradition) and the appointment of dictators for life.