Not so new: the legend of the Fisher king (the source of Parsifal), the implicit theology of the Deuteronomistic history, the substitute king ritual in Assyria all speak to a conception of a connection between a rulers moral and physical health and the realm.
https://archive.is/e3OV7
The real question is, will you : (a)get your pardon, (b) run out the statute of limitations, or (c) buy off a politician with part of the proceeds?
(d) become a political target
It's being perpetrated right in front of us by this administration. They have been embezzling billions in so many schemes:
- Crypto scams by DJT
- Trump Phone
- The whole Tariff Refund Scheme by Lutnick's firm Cantor Fitzgerald
- The billions stolen from Venezuela just recently
- the J-6 "Slush Fund"
- The guy who got the Reflection Pool contract is mysteriously a Mar a Lago regular
And probably many many more we don't even know about.
Venezuela was bankrupt before this shitshow started.. naked man and pockets..
Gives new meaning to "as above, so below."
Not so new: the legend of the Fisher king (the source of Parsifal), the implicit theology of the Deuteronomistic history, the substitute king ritual in Assyria all speak to a conception of a connection between a rulers moral and physical health and the realm.
I suppose the Egyptians sidestepped it a bit, by having the Pharaoh only gain most of their godly power (and responsibility) after death.
Sweet! Anyone wanna buy a boat?