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Reply #19751 from Sins Forums Top

Quoting Oatesy03, reply 19750
You know, looking at it, they say power corrupts, and I would argue that this is even more the case in democracy. If your power is lost at the whims of a fickle populace, even the noblest of intentions will rapidly turn into a fight to win that next election, give in to the reckless short-term whining of the masses for just that one extra term to finish the plan, make that big change.
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Your thinking is logical, but history has shown that putting power all in one place leads to corruption 100% of the time.

and you know what they say, "those who don't know their history are doomed to repeat it"

putting the power in the hands of the masses is a bad idea, yes, but putting power into the hands of one person is a WORSE idea...

I am a fan of Machiavellian thinking, as it provides a very true portrayal of the populace's untruthfulness and greed, however, I also feel that he was being somewhat unrealistic, as nobody can uphold all of Machiavelli's ideals and maintain their system perfectly...

Not only this, but if someone actually did manage to maintain a Machiavellian rule, the US would charge in and cut them down on the grounds of "tyranny and oppression"

 

we're as bad as the rest

terrorists

everything

Reply #19752 from Sins Forums Top

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Exiled Possum 

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Reply #19753 from Sins Forums Top

I can see how that works, not necessarily so much as a means off corruption alone, but just putting the politician's focus in the wrong place. But then Lenin and Stalin didn't have to worry about elections, rather they were fanatical about their beliefs and even paranoid. Hitler no longer worried after his first election, but was nuts. Democracy has produced good men. FDR knew that the people would be unhappy if they knew every detail, but the man was giving it an honest effort to stabilize America and eliminate the Nazis. JFK wanted to see civil rights move forward and admitted to his mistakes. Even as far back as Jefferson, he took unilateral actions to provide for the safety of Americans, but then gave away Presidental powers when the task was done.

A tyrant is a man who watches the gate in our darkest hour. Some will keep a firm grasp on power when the dawn breaks and some will walk away from it all. Every government in every age of man has seen both.

Edit: I was typing when Krdax posted. I don't think all the power in one hand is 100% corrupting, but then it's almost never been that way. Even Ceasars (and there were some great ones) had at least a weak Senate or the Preatorian to fear. And the mob is always present. That all aside, he is right in that there is no perfect system. Then again, I prefer honest imperfection over a dishonest utopia.

Reply #19754 from Sins Forums Top

 

 

 

 

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Reply #19755 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Draakjacht, reply 19753
honest imperfection over a dishonest utopia.
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The best intentions.................more often than not...aren't.

Reply #19756 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The road to heck is paved with good intentions

that's one of my favorite weird sayings

Reply #19757 from Sins Forums Top

why say heck instead of hell?

 

also i need to be fed

 

 

 

 

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Reply #19758 from Sins Forums Top

Eat some possum

I heard it tastes good

 

EDIT: I say heck cuz I haz 151 karmas, poophead!

Reply #19759 from Sins Forums Top

Squirrel!

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Reply #19761 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:grin:



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Reply #19762 from Sins Forums Top

 the possum beats you yet again

 

 

 

 

-Exiled Possum 

Reply #19763 from Sins Forums Top

Bad possum for beating people. Once again causing destruction and mayhem. }:)

Reply #19764 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Banned for I have to take my little friend for a walk.  ^_^        

Reply #19765 from Sins Forums Top

yeah i have to take my little friend with me whenever i walk

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Exiled Possum 

Reply #19766 from WinCustomize Forums Top

 You mean your only friend. Right?....  Didn't need toys as a baby possum hey?

   

   


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Reply #19767 from Sins Forums Top

Gratz on being last.

Reply #19768 from Sins Forums Top

Quoting IROKONESS, reply 19766
 You mean your only friend. Right?....  Didn't need toys as a baby possum hey?   

   




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let me take out my possum tool box and build us a house where we can meet and i can make you a mayonnaise sandwich

 

 

 

 

-Exiled Possum 

Reply #19769 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Wow, mayonnaise sandwich. :drool:       But, I decline.  :-"

 

 

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Quoting Ryat, reply 19767
Gratz on being last.
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Tanx.   \o/

Reply #19770 from Sins Forums Top

why the decline?

you can always promise the American people later that you did not have sex with that possum and when the press investigates further you just debate what 'is' is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Exiled Possum 

Reply #19771 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Make some tea instead. The bread might get soggy.

Reply #19772 from WinCustomize Forums Top

And I decline because I'm not a possum wanna be. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reply #19773 from Sins Forums Top

come on we all know you want it. my little possum will hep with the mayonnaise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Exiled Possum 

Reply #19774 from Sins Forums Top

Mayo... blech. Nothing in nature should be that white and creamy... and go in my mouth.

Okay, we're done here!

Reply #19775 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hey exiled  

 

 

 

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