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That's not a unique attribute of democracy nor is it guaranteed. Any system of government that hasn't succumbed to corruption and factionalism will have clear r
by pigpop 3mo ago
That's not a unique attribute of democracy nor is it guaranteed. Any system of government that hasn't succumbed to corruption and factionalism will have clear rules of succession. Even an absolute monarchy can go on for many generations without bloodshed.
- lotsofpulp 3mo agoSuccession in monarchies is not a transition of power comparable to a democratic vote changing leaders every few years.
- TeMPOraL 3mo agoThe point is that frequent transitions seem to incentivise rhetorical instead of literal backstabbing.