Czar

[traveller]

It used to be the only time I saw that word was in a history book. Now, I read it or hear it almost every day.

Am I in the twilight zone??

[Believer1997]

I just don't think they could figure out another name to attach to people in charge of stuff... Maybe they threw away the Thesaurus and somebody knew that word.... You used to hear about Drug Czars, but I don't like that name either... wonder what a Czar makes? What grade is that in government work? Just under Prince or Kingpin??

[traveller]

I think prolly right under Kingpin.

From that Wiki place we don't much like

Tsar

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Originally, the title Czar (derived from Caesar) meant Emperor in the European medieval sense of the term, that is, a ruler who claims the same rank as a Roman emperor, with the approval of another emperor or a supreme ecclesiastical official (the Pope or the Ecumenical Patriarch).

Occasionally, the word could be used to designate other, non-Christian, supreme rulers. In Russia and Bulgaria the imperial connotations of the term were blurred with time and, by the 19th century, it had come to be viewed as an equivalent of King.[2][3]

"Tsar" was the official title of the supreme ruler in the following states:

Bulgaria in 913

[Believer1997]

I think prolly right under Kingpin.

From that Wiki place we don't much like

Tsar

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Originally, the title Czar (derived from Caesar) meant Emperor in the European medieval sense of the term, that is, a ruler who claims the same rank as a Roman emperor, with the approval of another emperor or a supreme ecclesiastical official (the Pope or the Ecumenical Patriarch).

Occasionally, the word could be used to designate other, non-Christian, supreme rulers. In Russia and Bulgaria the imperial connotations of the term were blurred with time and, by the 19th century, it had come to be viewed as an equivalent of King.[2][3]

"Tsar" was the official title of the supreme ruler in the following states:

Bulgaria in 913

[Guest]

I just don't think they could figure out another name to attach to people in charge of stuff... Maybe they threw away the Thesaurus and somebody knew that word.... You used to hear about Drug Czars, but I don't like that name either... wonder what a Czar makes? What grade is that in government work? Just under Prince or Kingpin??

Could It Be A Growing Love Of All Things Russian

But If They Know Any History Any Caesar (Czar) Should Stay Home From Work Every March 15

Especially If Brutus Works In The Agency Next Door You Think

[traveller]

I just don't think they could figure out another name to attach to people in charge of stuff... Maybe they threw away the Thesaurus and somebody knew that word.... You used to hear about Drug Czars, but I don't like that name either... wonder what a Czar makes? What grade is that in government work? Just under Prince or Kingpin??

Could It Be A Growing Love Of All Things Russian

But If They Know Any History Any Caesar (Czar) Should Stay Home From Work Every March 15

Especially If Brutus Works In The Agency Next Door You Think

So true Joe

Hey - that link gave me an idea for a title.

the First Triumvirate

The First Triumvirate was the political alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus. Unlike the Second Triumvirate, the First Triumvirate had no official status whatsoever

[Doowopjock]

I've used the word myself to say that I couldn't ever be president of the USA--I'd have to be "czar" (this is largely based on frustration with what I deem ineptness in almost every level of government). But I also sometimes wonder about this word in connection with a childhood memory--that of Nikita Khrushchev threatening that Communism would take over America without ever having to fire a shot. I look back over much of the government I've been exposed to in my lifetime in this country and I have to ask myself now and then, "Wonder if that old bird knew what he was talking about after all..??"

JMO--and I'm a conservative Democrat (even though I may be the last one on the face of the earth).

[traveller]

I've used the word myself to say that I couldn't ever be president of the USA--I'd have to be "czar" (this is largely based on frustration with what I deem ineptness in almost every level of government). But I also sometimes wonder about this word in connection with a childhood memory--that of Nikita Khrushchev threatening that Communism would take over America without ever having to fire a shot. I look back over much of the government I've been exposed to in my lifetime in this country and I have to ask myself now and then, "Wonder if that old bird knew what he was talking about after all..??"

JMO--and I'm a conservative Democrat (even though I may be the last one on the face of the earth).

I remember that well my Brother. I reckon that's one reason that "title' bothers me so much. It's chilling, to me.

conservative Democrat? What's that? (just kidding ya brother!)

It is SOOOO good to see you back here again, Brother!! You've been missed!!

[Doowopjock]

Thanx, darlin'--I appreciate ya'.

I'm not really scared of it much. When God's Word says He will supply all my needs, I didn't find a disclaimer saying the offer would expire if Communism ever took over. I worked 35 yrs. for one of the most prototypical Communistic businesses that exists (U.S. Postal Service), so I figure the only difference would be like if I was "on the clock" 24/7 (LOL..!!).

[traveller]

Thanx, darlin'--I appreciate ya'.

I'm not really scared of it much. When God's Word says He will supply all my needs, I didn't find a disclaimer saying the offer would expire if Communism ever took over. I worked 35 yrs. for one of the most prototypical Communistic businesses that exists (U.S. Postal Service), so I figure the only difference would be like if I was "on the clock" 24/7 (LOL..!!).

Darlin

You really are Texan.