S8 Ep1095: Gaius and Germanicus discuss the concept of "honest graft" in the American republic from their perspective in 92 AD Londinium. Th

The John Batchelor Show · Jul 6, 2026 · 27m

Gaius and Germanicus discuss the concept of "honest graft" in the American republic from their perspective in 92 AD Londinium. They define honest graft as the legal wealth gained through government office, citing Donald Trump's crypto coin venture as a modern example. Germanicus argues that such graft acts as a lubricant for a republic, much like Roman consular armies sought wealth in foreign expeditions. Unlike a monarchy with a pre-funded ruler, republican officials must enrich themselves during their tenure to maintain the system. The conversation shifts to the "unseemly" nature of this…