First Consul Antonius claims to be a democratically-elected leader. First Consul Antonius claims to be acting in the best interests of all the people of Rome. First Consul Antonius claims to have removed a tyrannical emperor with the agreement of the whole Senate.

But is any of this true? Is First Consul Antonius actually a man of the people, as he claims?

Of course not.

First Consul Antonius made up the presumptuous and self-aggrandizing title of "first consul" for himself. Is this the sort of humility that a true servant of the people would display?

Of course not.

First Consul Antonius ordered an unprecedented attack on private businesses, and plunged the Roman economy into a deep recession. Are these the actions of a man who has the people's best interests at heart?

Of course not.

First Consul Antonius secretly conspired with a small cabal of plotters, consisting of only one fellow Senator, to assassinate the lawful emperor and to usurp his power. Is this the action of a leader who respects due process and constitutional norms?

Of course not.

First Consul Antonius abandoned the Exarchate of Egypt in their war against the Vandal menace, failing to uphold his end of the joint plan that had been negotiated between Constantinople and Alexandria. Is this the action of a noble and trustworthy leader?

Of course not.

First Consul Antonius lost the holy city of Jerusalem to the Muhammadian infidel, despite being forewarned of their attack. Is this the action of a true Christian?

Of course not.

First Consul Antonius is not your friend. First Consul Antonius is not a legitimate ruler. First Consul Antonius is nothing more than a corrupt, self-serving political hack. First Consul Antonius is a puppet of his donors, of special-interest groups, and of secret treasonous cabals.

First Consul Antonius is a prime specimen of the worst of the worst of the greedy Senatorial class. He is a liar, a cheat, a thief, and a traitor.

Don't be fooled by First Consul Antonius's false pretences. Don't stand idly by while First Consul Antonius ruins your great Roman nation.

Support Imperator Caesar Flavius Valerius Balius Basiliscus Marcellus Porphyrogenitus Pius Felix Invictus Augustus as he restores the glory of Rome.

^{This message brought to you by the Committee to Re-enthrone the Emperor.}