What is the difference between 'mob rule' and 'rule by the people'? Aren't they exactly the same?
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Democratic republics vs 'mob rule'
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Originally posted by demi-conservative View PostWhat is this supposed to amount to? 'It's possible that the people restrain themselves, but usually they don't'?
History shows that democracies (including "republican" governments) tend to increase their power and oppress people.
Rule by "the people" is a misnomer. It's always some
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Originally posted by Joel View PostRule by "the people" is a misnomer. It's always someRemember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.
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