Greek and roman political ideas and why they matter. Were the greeks and romans successful politicians . Guest they were. The greeks managed in different citystates to develop the worlds first democracy. In athens they produced works of art, literature and great works of architecture and Political Institutions which remained fundamental to Politics Today and the romans for 500 years and that went down for another 500 years. Depending on your measure of success they have a lot to offer. Host what were the similarities . Guest interesting question. Really emphasized election and the fundamental role for the people in setting the terms of legitimacy so that in greek democracy is true in the the Roman Republic so for example in the Roman Republic know what could be passed without it being passed by a popular assembly. Talk about the influence of the elite in rome and the senate, that was significant but the senate couldnt pass laws. They could make it presentable and business and manage th
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Watched the bible series. These guys are history makers. Why do you think you have this calling . This began as a whisper in our hearts and became a roar. Tonight the premooer of a whole new chapter and verse. You dare to believe . This story i dont think has ever been told before. There is something mysterious, something curious. P so powerful. So moving. Is this the biggest, boldest epic yet is this. House of cards meets game of thrones wrapped up in the bible. Bible stories, the new blockbusters. Good evening, everyone. Im Natalie Morales. On this easterer sunday, a look at the divine inspiration that seems to be taking over hollywood. The good book has always been a good source of material. The biblical epic is as old as hollywood itself. The latest launching tonight on nbc is a story you actually may not know. What happened after the death of jesus . How christianity spread from one man to 12 apostles to eventually 2 billion people. Its nothing short of a revelation. Its earth sha
Wimps andfor wallflowers. People that are going to get run over. In order to be successful, conventional wisdom says you have to be assertive, bold, even putting yourself out there, selfpromoting. I think humility countermand that. It councils a different disposition and attitude. Define it. Utility is an honest examination of oneself. Imperfect,it you are your imperfections, and think about how one might put others first in thought, word and deed. It is the opposite of self aggrandizement. What if you examine yourself and conclude you are terrific . Muhamed ali said it is hard to be humble when you are his rate as i am. As great as i am. I think there is a lot of that kind of mentality. It cant be a real self examination. If anybody is honest with themselves, they know they make mistakes. They are imperfect. The tendency is to gloss over those things, to think that one , that ones by mistakes dont have to be admitted. That you dont have to change your ways. I think the really honest p