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[sime42]

We'd do well to follow the example set by the Ancient Greeks, of how to keep narcissists like Boris Johnson and Donald Trump out of positions of power.

 

 

How the ancient Greeks kept ruthless narcissists from capturing their democracy – and what modern politics could learn from them

THECONVERSATION.COM

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Those who seek power for the sake of power are less attracted to high office when more people get a say.

 

[Mark J]

https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2023/06/26/europes-inflation-outlook-depends-on-how-corporate-profits-absorb-wage-gains

https://www.unitetheunion.org/media/4757/unite-investigates-corporate-profiteering-and-the-col-crisis.pdf

 

[doobin]

3 hours ago, sime42 said:

We'd do well to follow the example set by the Ancient Greeks, of how to keep narcissists like Boris Johnson and Donald Trump out of positions of power.

 

 

How the ancient Greeks kept ruthless narcissists from capturing their democracy – and what modern politics could learn from them

THECONVERSATION.COM

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Those who seek power for the sake of power are less attracted to high office when more people get a say.

 

Interesting article.

 

I'd say it's worth a shot, it couldn't be any worse really!

[sime42]

Exactly. Almost anything is worth a shot at the moment.

I can't see the massive assemblies of 6000 people minimum happening in person but that could happen easily enough online/remotely, (security or fraud issues aside obvs).

 

 

[trigger_andy]

5 hours ago, sime42 said:

We'd do well to follow the example set by the Ancient Greeks, of how to keep narcissists like Boris Johnson and Donald Trump out of positions of power.

 

 

How the ancient Greeks kept ruthless narcissists from capturing their democracy – and what modern politics could learn from them

THECONVERSATION.COM

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Those who seek power for the sake of power are less attracted to high office when more people get a say.

 

The sheer level of shortsighted ignorance on display with your comment is astounding. Well done. 

[sime42]

Where IS that yawn reaction?

[Stere]

Old story but impressive how Woking council  managed to get £1.2 billion in debt in real estate investments?

 

Woking council declares bankruptcy with £1.2bn deficit | Local politics | The Guardian

WWW.THEGUARDIAN.COM

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Previous Tory leadership embarked on risky investment spree involving hotels and skyscrapers

 

 

I thought property was a good investment?

[Mick Dempsey]

Fake indignation.

 

[Steve Bullman]

On 25/06/2023 at 08:59, trigger_andy said:

And what percentage of the population is that? A minute one I expect. Yes for these lucky few it will be a nice wee cash boost to add to their nest egg  but on the other hand multiple millions will be crippled. 
 

But yeh, I’d love to hear about some Boomer enjoying another holiday next year because the interest rate has gone up. Great news article that would make. 🙄

Not a particularly great time to have cash in the bank anyway