Reply #8: I didn't say that we should just wait for things to get better, nor did I mean to imply that

[Time for change]

Lobaczewski made the statement about pathocracies not being permanent based on the historical record, as well as the reasons that weigh against permanency that I mentioned in the post.

But you're right that he could be wrong about that.

But even if he is right about that, it would provide no reason whatsoever for not taking action to prevent the pathocracy from taking over. In fact, that is precisely why Lobaczewski wrote the book -- to help people to recognize these situations in order to better prevent them. Even if it's not permanent the damage that is done in human lives and treasure destroyed is of monumental proportions -- whether it be 2 years or 200. No sane person would ever suggest that the lack of permanency should be a reason for relaxing our guard over threats such as these.