To: DiogenesLamp
One of the Other reasons is "Democracy", whereby the power blocs in Rome granted the vote to all these unloyal "citizens" and then bribed them with bread and circuses to support the existing power blocs, very much in the manner that Democrats bribe poor people with welfare to keep voting Democrat.The Curley Effect
To: kosciusko51
The Curley Effect Yup. That pretty much nails the phenomena. So now I know the sociological-political term for it. Thanks for that.
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11/17/2015 9:09:45 AM PST by
DiogenesLamp
("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
To: kosciusko51
The Curley Effect That was a very insightful link, thanks.
22 posted on
11/17/2015 9:48:45 AM PST by
Lou L
(Health "insurance" is NOT the same as health "care")
To: kosciusko51
My oh my, history DOES repeat itself.
23 posted on
11/17/2015 9:55:25 AM PST by
SWAMP-C1PHER
(HOMO, OECONOMIA, ET CIVITAS.)
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