Reply #16: But we're talking social darwinism here.

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Throughout human history, Democracy (or even representative Republics) hasn't exactly been a model of stability or longevity, since it's so fragile and requires of it's citizens constant stewardship. At 45-55% voter turnout, it seems the masses in the US are willing to forego that necessary responsibility.

The only political system that has proven to be stable and long lasting is Feudalism. Once a society is in the throes of it, it could take centuries for societies to emerge from it. Divine right of Kings, oligarchies, Monarchies, Plutocracies, merchantilism, or Social Darwinism...whatever term you wish to use, it all amounts to subjugation of the masses for the privelege of the few.

I hate to be so doom and gloom, but our ultimate victory of a permanent liberal state is hardly assured, and even if and when it happens, will still require constant vigilance to preserve..