Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire on mindless partisans: “Every law…was trampled under foot; and as long as the party was successful, its deluded followers appeared careless of private distress or public calamity.” It started with chariot races. Three pages worth your time. pic.twitter.com/LYnDKfoxyx
— Steve Inskeep (@NPRinskeep) December 11, 2020