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Rot and Paralysis at the Core | 26 comments (26 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Rot and Paralysis at the Core (4.00 / 2)

I was not suggesting selection of officeholders by auction seriously.

At worst democratic election provides a way of limiting corrupt politician A's period of looting the treasury, even if it just provides corrupt politician B with his turn at the trough.

by Gary J on Thu Jul 31st, 2008 at 10:27:02 AM EST
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Re: Rot and Paralysis at the Core (4.00 / 2)

Nor did I think you were serious. This situation has become satire-proof. It is hard to laugh at the ridiculousness of ones situation while the rape is in progress.

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."

by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Thu Jul 31st, 2008 at 10:54:26 AM EST
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Re: Rot and Paralysis at the Core (none / 1)

not suggesting selection of officeholders by auction seriously.

So you do not believe after all in transparency in government?

The Fates are kind.

by Gaianne on Wed Aug 20th, 2008 at 09:58:19 AM EST
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