Originally Posted by
Franco
Cicero pissed off Marc Antony by insulting his intelligence in public and openly opposed Julius Caesar takeover of the Senate. When Caesar Augustus became Counselor of Rome, he purged the city of all aristocrats and government officals that opposed his authority. Marc Antony suggested that Cierco be added to the list.;-) Marc Antony warned Ciero years earlier that if he didn't get with the program that he would have his hands cut off and nailed to the doors of the Senate.