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Started by Prometheus, June 28, 2012, 08:47:09 AM

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The Magic Pudding

#15
June 30, 2012, 04:55:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2012, 04:24:10 PM

Heheh.

But then would accountants be out of a job?


I shouldn't think so, accountants are excellent lackeys, who better to measure and record the obeisance of the populace, then report in a timely manner allowing the Grey One to efficiently unleash his wrath on the deserving?  Someone has to keep track of all the Asmo merchandising too.

xSilverPhinx

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June 30, 2012, 05:27:34 PM
I think the Asmo would be very much pleased with this.

Though doubtless the Asmo also need shepherds aka priests to herd the populace? Such professionals are in high demand these days. 
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey

Prometheus

#17
July 01, 2012, 01:08:48 AM
lol, never said the system would be perfect(Such a system is impossible). I think tho, that things would change a lot. Right now the votes of the responsible citizens who bother researching and questioning our leaders motives and actions are drowned out by the more numerous citizens who aren't responsible and make knee jerk decisions based on hype and public opinion.

Democracy/republic is far from perfect itself. By its very nature it promotes oppression of the few by the many(If ideally operated). Contrary to this, the system is so corrupt and the many so ignorant and disorganized that it has instead allowed the few to handily oppreess the many economically :P
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OldGit

#18
July 01, 2012, 08:37:42 AM
Quote from: PrometheusRight now the votes of the responsible citizens who bother researching and questioning our leaders motives and actions are drowned out by the more numerous citizens who aren't responsible and make knee jerk decisions based on hype and public opinion.

I've always said that.  One-man-one-vote produces bad politicians and inconsistent policies.

En_Route

#19
July 01, 2012, 11:00:27 AM
Quote from: OldGit on July 01, 2012, 08:37:42 AM
Quote from: PrometheusRight now the votes of the responsible citizens who bother researching and questioning our leaders motives and actions are drowned out by the more numerous citizens who aren't responsible and make knee jerk decisions based on hype and public opinion.

I've always said that.  One-man-one-vote produces bad politicians and inconsistent policies.

On the other hand, disenfranchising a large section of the population is likely to mean their interests will be overlooked and the democratic deficit will either lead to civil disorder or the void being filled by potentially sinister forces.
Some ideas are so stupid only an intellectual could believe them (Orwell).

OldGit

#20
July 01, 2012, 11:05:44 AM
I suppose that would be a danger, yes.  Hmm...

Prometheus

#21
July 02, 2012, 08:34:39 AM
I could see that.
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markmcdaniel

#22
July 02, 2012, 09:56:40 AM
Quote from: OldGit on July 01, 2012, 08:37:42 AM
Quote from: PrometheusRight now the votes of the responsible citizens who bother researching and questioning our leaders motives and actions are drowned out by the more numerous citizens who aren't responsible and make knee jerk decisions based on hype and public opinion.

I've always said that.  One-man-one-vote produces bad politicians and inconsistent policies.
This is the problem with all forms of democratic governments. The need to appease the masses leads to very bad policies. Unfortunately failure to listen to them leads to civil unrest.
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Sweetdeath

#23
July 03, 2012, 07:38:23 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 30, 2012, 04:52:29 PM
I'd be happy with a system controlled by the Doctor.
Bring it on  ;D
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