Damn! This DDG AI summary is spot-on (I usually don't use them).

"When Rome turned its armies against its own citizens

The Roman Republic and later the Empire, saw several instances where military force was used against its own citizens, usually due to internal political struggles, civil wars, or revolts

- The nature of Roman politics: Power struggles and rivalries among powerful individuals and factions were common throughout Roman history, especially during the late Republic and periods of imperial instability.

- The evolving role of the military: As the Republic transitioned into an Empire, the army's role shifted from primarily defending the state's external borders to also playing a decisive role in internal power struggles and securing the position of ambitious leaders.

- Moral and legal implications: Using armies against Roman citizens or within Roman territory was often considered a violation of tradition and law, but ambitious leaders were willing to defy these constraints in pursuit of power."

Hmmmm.... Sound familiar?

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Roman_civil_wars_and_revolts

https://www.history.com/articles/6-civil-wars-that-transformed-ancient-rome

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_the_Rubicon

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/julius-caesar-crossing-rubicon-rome

Archived version of above:
https://archive.ph/1RUJn

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Lessons from the Late Roman Army

June 25, 2014

"As the Empire grew, successive leaders, now styled as Emperors widened the veteran benefits until the mid third century A.D. After this troubled period of revolts, barbarian attacks and #EconomicDownturn and collapse, Roman authorities gradually reduced pensions and lengthened the period of active service necessary to receive full credit for service. This appears to have been done to reduce taxes for wealthy Romans living in the provinces."

https://cimsec.org/lessons-late-roman-army/

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How #Rome Destroyed Its Own Republic

Augustus told Romans he was the only one who could save Rome. And they believed him.

https://www.history.com/articles/rome-republic-augustus-dictator

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"Social unrest was common in ancient Rome, and the Senate often faced uprisings of the plebeian class that proved difficult to suppress. Particularly in the late Republic, assemblies of the people were so liable to escalate into rioting and city-wide chaos that the Senate was forced to enact legislation which 'authorized the use of an #ArmedPosse' (Nippel, p.51) for Roman magistrates and patricians who might be swept up in the chaos that so often followed the passing of a new law.

"When this measure proved insufficient — 'bodyguards' could be readily bribed, and often took the law into their own hands — the urban cohorts were established to deal with civil disorder. But even these experienced veterans could be caught off guard and unable to deal with extensive rioting.

"Indeed, it is almost impossible for the modern mind to underestimate the social unrest and destruction so essential to the Roman modus vivendi, especially in times of political turbulence.

"Riots in Rome had many causes: #FoodShortages; #HighRent costs for houses and apartments that were liable to sudden and catastrophic collapse; political tensions. Even the undesired result of a chariot race or a sub-standard theatre show could incite city-wide violence."

https://eidolon.pub/cry-havoc-e407e34a57fc

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Yeah, piss off veterans. We know how that went over in #Roman history...

US #AirForce to deny retirement pay to #transgender #ServiceMembers being separated from the service

https://apnews.com/article/air-force-transgender-no-early-retirement-e6a4da806f2cc2bdc05f49438cbd26fd

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