I am always reminded of the Athenian state, and how the vagaries of public opinion swung its direction wildly and rapidly. A stable -archy needs to have an inh

I am always reminded of the Athenian state, and how the vagaries of public opinion swung its direction wildly and rapidly. A stable -archy needs to have an inherent conservatism to prevent public hysteria (cough MSM cough) yanking the direction around.