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Old 10-16-2017, 07:33 AM
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In Roman times during the late Republic there were two factions. The Populares sought the support of the plebes, while the Optimates were the standard-bearers for the aristocratic class, which naturally believed that the 'best' people should rule.

Things haven't changed much.
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