The Republic is not a perfect system

[rupol2000]

Progress in the opposite direction - moving away from plebeians and plutocracy, breaking off relations with decayed Europe, integrating with South America

 

[WinterBorn]

There is no progress, only degradation

Not for those who have gained freedom to live their lives.

 

[WinterBorn]

Progress in the opposite direction - moving away from plebeians and plutocracy, breaking off relations with decayed Europe, integrating with South America

We are progressing the way we choose. If you dislike it, we are probably not a good place for you to live.

 

[Mac1958]

A system doesn't have to be "perfect" to be effective and dynamic. A good system that is applied well will do.

For example, our system is great when applied with decency, trust/trustworthiness, intellectual honesty, communication and collaboration.

And that's why the Titanic is sinking.

 

[sparky]

There is no progress, only degradation

A democracy is such a delicate thing, it lives and breathes only with that which is available from it's constituency

Much like any living creature, it's decline may not be obvious, because the signs and symptoms are not

Much exists on this topic

~S~