Has Bush crossed the Rubicon?

[G2099]

WHEN THE CIVIL WAR started in the Roman Republic, Julius Caesar defied the civil authority and crossed the River Rubicon in 49 B.C. This was a violation of the Roman constitution, for no army was to cross the Rubicon and enter Rome under arms.

Within a few months Caesar was the master of Rome and Italy. He was elected by the senate as consul and appointed dictator for life, when by the constitution such appointments were for six months only. When the civil war finally ended with the triumph of Caesar’s adopted son, Octavian, Cicero lamented, “Our beloved republic is gone forever.” How right he was, for republican government would not return to Rome and most of Western civilization for almost 2,000 years.

http://existentialistcowboy.blogspot.com/2006/05/has-bush-crossed-rubicon.html

Lincoln Crossing the Rubicon
http://www.fff.org/freedom/1100e.asp

[Demeter]

1. I'd Say Bush Is Having a New Orleans Moment

The levees are breaking and his foundation is being swept away by polluted water and storm surge.

[billybob537]

3. And don't forget

The last third is backwash. Thank you Steven Colbert. Bush down to 29% and falling.

[MrModerate]

2. He crossed the Rubicon in November 2000. Now . . .

he's standing on the banks of the Styx.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

4. Looks to me like he's up

the Rubicon without a paddle!

[G2099]

5. Has he already consolidated dictatorial powers?

Has he already consolidated dictatorial powers? Has he crossed the Rubicon? Is it possible to know until he is impeached, convicted and refuses to leave the White House?

http://existentialistcowboy.blogspot.com/2006/05/has-bush-crossed-rubicon.html

[mom cat]

6. He will not give up power easily, nor will his puppet masters.

[leftchick]

7. yes and while crossing he jumped the shark!