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The west definitely has a more stable political culture. If you were voted out of office but ordered the military to seize power you would be laughed at. But in
by benmmurphy 11y ago
The west definitely has a more stable political culture. If you were voted out of office but ordered the military to seize power you would be laughed at. But in other countries this may actually be taken seriously. But its just a matter of everyone's expectations. If everyone expects corrupt practices will be tolerated then you will quickly slip into the corrupt culture.
- yarou 11y agoTrump is effectively inciting violent action among his supporters. And he's not even elected yet. I shudder to think what will happen to the rule of law in the United States.
- meric 11y agoOn one hand, you quote: >> The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. On the other, you say: >> Trump is effectively inciting violent action among his supporters. And he's not even elected yet. As if you wouldn't want the tree of liberty to be refreshed. We can have Trump, who may destroy the economy of America, or we can have Hillary, who will destroy the whole world[1]. [1] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeffrey-sachs/hillary-is-the-candidate_b_9168938.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeffrey-sachs/hillary-is-the-c...