D-did i just got memed

>>8644505
It's like 30 pages. Quit bitching and read it. Or did you mean is Niccolo memeing you? In which case the answer is maybe.

>>8644515
>Or did you mean is Niccolo memeing you?
i feel played

Kind of. The whole thing is pointless if you have a republic.

>>8644505

Read Discourses on Livy, then get back to us.

>>8644527
As if the republics of the 21st century are less Machiavellian than any kingdom or empire

>>8644527
>he unironically believes we have a republic

>>8644549
>he thinks that matters

>>8644552
>he thinks

>>8644891
>therefore, he is

Machiavelli has a great satire piece called "Rules for an Elegant Social Circle" that rips (even normal) social circles a new one. Would recommend reading it if you have a spare minute.

Am I edgy for liking this guy's books?