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> democracy doesn't deal with gangs well enough to make a country like this functional What makes El Salvador a “country like this” that is incompatible with d
by jrflowers 3y ago
> democracy doesn't deal with gangs well enough to make a country like this functional
What makes El Salvador a “country like this” that is incompatible with democracy as compared to other countries
- coldtea 3y agoThe practical experience of 20th century Latin America countries, and their history, both regarding domestic politics and dynamics and external influence and meddling?
- jrflowers 3y agoThis makes sense. Latin America is incompatible with democracy and the reason for that is history; such a conclusion is so obvious it is a surprise that anyone would support the idea of democracy anywhere in the continent
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- infamouscow 3y agoIn a democracy, over the long term, short term interests win out over long term interests. This is true of both the citizens and the politicians. In a monarchy, long term interests win out over short term interests because they're dynastic and stay within a family. There is a natural incentive for long term thinking that comes with a monarchy.
- jrflowers 3y agoThis makes sense. Kings are smarter and more selfless than bodies of democratically elected officials. One needs look no further than King Maha Vajiralongkorn for a contemporary example of a man that benevolently liberated his country from the hassle of managing its wealth