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Topic History of: I think Tony Benn is a splendid man
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Anthony |
I have often had the same thoughts about the failings of democracy and the benign dictator option.
I can only think of one example where it has actually worked and that is Kemal Ataturk. His legacy still burns brightly in Turkey despite the best efforts of radical Islamists who strive to drag the country back into the Dark Ages. Long may his spirit live on.
But short of reincarnating Ataturk and installing him as our leader, it would be a risky move indeed given the weaknesses of human nature when power is thrust upon it.
Maybe you would fit the bill, though, JK?! |
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JK2006 |
I have decided, in old age, democracy simply doesn't work.
DEMOS = of the people. Most people are clueless, brain dead and incapable of knowing or deciding what is right.
Especially when mad people kill others in the name of "installing democracy".
Is it just me or have more people died as a result of Bush, Blair and democracy than mad dictator Sadaam ever killed?
I think the only workable form of government is a BENIGN AUTOCRACY.
One leader filled with decency, intelligence and caring, fully in charge.
Sadly they all tend to go mad with power and get surrounded by corruption. |
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In The Know |
ah, democracy .... I remember it well ! |
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Mart |
Mr Benn should have led the Labour party when Michael Foot did instead ,as it turnes.
Back in the old days, of course, when there was a genuine division in politics between the parties, which used to cause this thing they used to refer to as a "democracy", being implemented. |
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Benn |
I think you are right that he was usually preaching to the converted-but he always said is so succinctly and put into words every thing I was thinking.
And his relatives-the glorious Margaret Rutherford. And I always remember when a tramp who had been living just outside the fence of his back garden in Holland Park turned out to be a long lost uncle.
Are there any true British eccentrics left ?
( I suppose JK is one !) |
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