Re: SeaCode

>> frosty wrote:
>>> Let's see... Capitalism = worship of the almighty Dollar;
>>> Democracy = subjugation of the Minority to the will of the
>>> Majority. If those are the best this world's got to offer, then
>>> I'll take pleasure that the sand here is warm and dry.

> rog wrote:
>> Democracy. Since it's crafted by humans, a bad form of government.
>> Unfortunately, it's superior to anything else available.

Patrick Latimer wrote:
> Monarchy, now that would be best . The divine right of kings and
> all that sounds like a reasonable solution. I don't know if I've
> mentioned it before but I do have a crown in my coat of arms. I'm
> willing to accept the position, in all humility of course. ;) If
> thats not acceptable we'd best leave well enough alone.
>
> Patrick, <;=)
>
> P.S. I am mostly big on *subjugation of the Minority*. After all
> many of those folks are a bit off. Unless or course, I am one on
> that particular issue. (then I'm a Libertarian) ;)

I'd agree that a benign, autonomous ruler would be better than
our "representative democracy." (I'm posting from California.)
For example, a story broke yesterday that our distinguished
governor, who declines to accept his salary for the position,
is happy to take money ($8 Million) from a bodybuilding magazine.
And, then has the gall to say it's not a conflict of interest!

--
frosty


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