Topic: Clodius

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The fall of the Roman Republic is compared to the current state of the United States, specifically regarding the "weight of entitlements." Dr. Kirk Elliott explains how the politician Clodius used free grain to buy votes in 56 BC, leading to a system where one-third of Romans were on government assistance. Today, nearly 80% of U.S. federal revenue goes toward entitlements and interest on the national debt, signaling an "already exploded" time bomb.