"Thinking politically today, what is our equivalent to Themistokles’ 200 triremes? What similar leverage can we employ against the Republican Party for example if we wanted to take control of it?"
I don't see the Republican party as the armies (and navy) of Xerxes.
I see the forces of banking/global corporate/socialist govt as the Persians.
One disagreement to a great post.
"Thinking politically today, what is our equivalent to Themistokles’ 200 triremes? What similar leverage can we employ against the Republican Party for example if we wanted to take control of it?"
I don't see the Republican party as the armies (and navy) of Xerxes.
I see the forces of banking/global corporate/socialist govt as the Persians.