Steve Bannon recently reminded his WarRoom audience that in the annals of history, the transition from a republic to an empire is often marked by a series of pivotal events and decisions. Among these, the concept of “lawfare” emerges as a potent force capable of reshaping the very foundations of governance. Steve Bannon’s evocative analogy, drawing parallels between ancient Rome and contemporary politics, serves as a cautionary tale for societies navigating the treacherous waters of power dynamics and legal manipulation- just as America sees today.

"Remember Caesar? In the Republic, he backed the little guy against the vested interest. They were not interested in changes. Then they used lawfare, and he crossed the Rubicon from Gaul, where he had made a fortune after 10 years of warfare. And eventually they assassinated him, and then they had a civil war. And what came on the other side of that civil war was not a Republic, it was an empire. It was an empire, and it didn’t turn out well. That’s where we are.” -Steve Bannon

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THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF TALK ABOUT CAESAR LATELY

This tale begins with a figure synonymous with both ambition and reform, Bannon said: Julius Caesar. In the Roman Republic, Caesar positioned himself as a champion of the common people, advocating for reforms that challenged the entrenched interests of the ruling elite.

However, Caesar’s ascent to power faced formidable opposition from those who viewed change as a threat to their own dominance.

Here is what Bannon is warning us about:

Enter lawfare—the strategic manipulation of legal mechanisms to achieve political ends. Caesar was compelled to transcend conventional boundaries due to resistance to his reforms. His fateful decision to cross the Rubicon, a symbolic act of defiance against the Senate’s authority, marked a point of no return.

From that moment on, the die was cast, and the Republic plunged into the abyss of civil strife.

Caesar’s campaign in Gaul, which had brought him both fame and fortune, served as a backdrop to his eventual confrontation with the forces of the status quo.

Yet, despite his military prowess, Caesar’s enemies sought to undermine him through legal means. The weaponization of law, wielded with precision and malice, paved the way for his eventual downfall.

The assassination of Caesar, immortalized in history and literature, set the stage for tumult and uncertainty. The vacuum of power left in his wake ignited a civil war, tearing at the fabric of Roman society. In the crucible of conflict, the ideals of the Republic wilted, giving rise to something altogether different—an empire.

However, the transition from republic to empire did not herald an era of stability and prosperity. Instead, it ushered in an age of tyranny and despotism. The institutions that once safeguarded liberty became tools of oppression wielded by emperors drunk on power.

BANNON’S EPIC MESSAGE IS A WARNING

Echoes of this ancient drama reverberate across the corridors of power in our own time. The specter of lawfare looms large, casting a shadow over democratic norms and principles. As Bannon reminds us, the path from republic to empire is fraught with peril. The lessons of history serve as a stark warning—a reminder that the erosion of democratic values can pave the way for tyranny.

We ignore this warning at our peril.

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