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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

During the Second Punic War, the Dictator (a by-law position that lasted exactly 6 months), Fabius, was dealing with Hannibal by using unorthodox tactics; specifically by staying on high ground and NOT engaging except maybe to pick off scouting parties.

The Roman citizens were screaming for his head. They wanted a glorious battle and not this war of attrition. Many were screaming that he was a traitor and that he was in league with Hannibal and that he was a weakling.

Eventually they staged a coup against Fabius and established a co-dictator who would do what they wanted: raise an army and attack Hannibal head-on.

Result: the Roman army was routed at the famous battle of Cannae and the Roman Republic very nearly fell because of that defeat.

Sounds a little similar to the screaming monkeys here on FR, doesn’t it?


17 posted on 01/25/2019 6:22:38 PM PST by Luircin
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To: Luircin
the Roman army was routed at the famous battle of Cannae

That was, indeed, a famous battle. It even inspired a popular song, I Can Dream, Cannae.

33 posted on 01/25/2019 6:31:05 PM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: Luircin

Your analogy is boring to say the least and has zero bearing on our current situation. Try to stay on topic.


93 posted on 01/25/2019 8:15:06 PM PST by LouAvul (The most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.)
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