Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias
I think it is pretty plausible that the average condo resident in the United States of America circa 2022 enjoys higher living standards than a farmer in the Roman Empire — we've got television, antibiotics, tomatoes, eyeglasses, and a whole bunch of other good stuff. — PolitiTweet.org
Micah Meadowcroft @Micaheadowcroft
Roman legionaries risked life and limb for 25 years for the chance of land they could farm as free citizens. Meanwh… https://t.co/ekzPn2EqcM