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step back on December 23, 2007 - 4:30pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

-- is it possible to develop a leadership that doesn't become tyrannical over time?

Let's flip it around:

Is it possible to develop a followship that does not fall for the mind bending tricks of a group of wanna-be tyrants?

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redcoltken on December 23, 2007 - 7:16pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Yes and no - we can create a group of people who can maintain a clarity of mind. But teaching other generations to have a core of values but be flexible considering a generations unique circumstances - thats very hard.

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CalGuy on December 30, 2007 - 4:43pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

The Jeffersonian principle of an educated electorate falls apart when politicians appeal to emotions like fear. Even the brightest people fall victim to fear and can make some bad decisions as a result.

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NeverLNG on December 23, 2007 - 8:24pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Well, it hasn't happened yet. But there is always that greatest narcotic of all -- hope.

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