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2017-07-15 Government

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Posted by Besoeker 2017-07-15 04:57|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 All wealthy republics fail.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2017-07-15 05:51|| 2017-07-15 05:51|| Front Page Top

#2 Yep, republics are hard. As a form of governance, it runs directly against human nature of hierarchical and territorial/tribal social organization. If done properly, the majority benefit far better than any other form of governance. However, as power and money grow and consolidate, so too does the corruption.

Posted by Procopius2k 2017-07-15 08:28|| 2017-07-15 08:28|| Front Page Top

#3 No, they aren't self-sustaining.

Posted by Skidmark 2017-07-15 08:43|| 2017-07-15 08:43|| Front Page Top

#4 "Deserve"'s got nothing to do with it.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2017-07-15 11:31|| 2017-07-15 11:31|| Front Page Top

#5 Yeah, I hate that word.

Posted by swksvolFF 2017-07-15 13:25|| 2017-07-15 13:25|| Front Page Top

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