Democracy - that corrupt form of government that sentenced even Socrates to death? :DIt is not 'globalisation' that is under attack, it is democracy. — Wayfarer
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
No, she wasn't assumed - she actually was corrupt. Have you not been watching the news?His opponent was assumed to be corrupt. — Mongrel
In real politics, what guarantees that the winner will be your ally if you back them? Once they have power in their hands, they could just as well turn on you if that's more profitable for them.Chomsky says it is practically written in the US "playbook". Always back whoever looks like they are winning, so they are your ally afterwards. — swstephe
In real politics, what guarantees that the winner will be your ally if you back them? Once they have power in their hands, they could just as well turn on you if that's more profitable for them. — Agustino
Okay certainly, but that seems to be short-sighted and naive. One would expect politicians to have slightly bigger brains.I didn't say it was a good plan, (and Chomsky would probably agree). I guess it is like voting for the candidate you think has the best chance of winning instead of who you agree with ethically. — swstephe
To some extent, I think that loss of faith is why Trump was elected. His opponent was assumed to be corrupt.... — Mongrel
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