Fiddling while Rome burns
In this case, the fiddling is euphemistic, but the burning actual. Refers to the Emperor Nero, who "fiddled around" while Rome actually was burning.
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- Fiddling while Rome burns--Reply
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- More in sadness that in
anger LCC 12/10/99
- More in sadness that in anger---Reply to LCC bluebaron 12/10/99
- More in sadness that in
anger LCC 12/10/99
- Fiddling while Rome burns--Reply
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