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Turns out, mocking a psychopathic Emperor for being a psychopath has negative results (lemmy.world)
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[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 4 points 2 months ago

It's also worth noting that Pertinax was the son of a freed slave. Also he is named in Machiavellis 'The Prince' as a leader who is hated for his good actions.