Rule by a few makes for a fragile empire

Brick, N.J.: Roman history buffs will recognize the term “triumvirate” (three-man rule). There were two. The first consisted of Julius Caesar, Pompey and Crassus. The second was Octavian, Mark Antony and Lepidus. Neither worked well, nor lasted long! In the late 3rd century A.D., Rome was ruled by a tetrarchy, a four-man regime. There were two senior emperors titled Augustus, namely Diocletian in the east and Maximian in the west. The two junior Caesars were Galarius and Constantius Chlorus. This wasn’t long either. When Diocletian retired, the remaining tetrarchs engaged in huge power struggles until the empire came under a single ruler in Constantine the Great.

Today, America is ruled by a tetrarchy of sorts! John Roberts leads the Supreme Court in aiding and abetting one-man rule. Sen. John Thune as Senate majority leader is shepherding all Republican senators’ votes to favor the policies of the current administration. House Speaker Mike Johnson uses every tactic to promote the administration’s agenda despite the harm to our Constitution, Bill of Rights and the people. President Trump, emperor of America, abuses his power every waking minute to feed his ego — enormous and fragile — and to enrich himself and his family at the expense of the American people and the world community.

All empires collapse eventually. That includes this American empire!

Lakewood, N.J.: I have a few questions for the president. Please explain your rationale in appointing a former drug addict to oversee the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. How’s that working out? Why would you appoint someone secretary of the former Department of Defense who has........

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