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"Robert J. Kolker" wrote in message
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And I'm not sure I would call it "stable" since we have a
leadership upheaval built into the political system
every 2, 4, and 6 years.

You prefer "presidents for life" or lifetime monarchs? And suppose the
King is a Lion among men. What if he begets an ass? I think those who
are governed ought to have a say in chosing those who govern them.

Ours have. Frequently through the generations, almost as a matter of
course. It has not had any effect except provide amusing news snippets.

Franz

"Robert J. Kolker" wrote in message
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wrote:


And I'm not sure I would call it "stable" since we have a
leadership upheaval built into the political system
every 2, 4, and 6 years.

You prefer "presidents for life" or lifetime monarchs? And suppose the
King is a Lion among men. What if he begets an ass? I think those who
are governed ought to have a say in chosing those who govern them.

Ours have. Frequently through the generations, almost as a matter of
course. It has not had any effect except provide amusing news snippets.

Franz

Franz Heymann wrote:


At last there is an item on which we can agree. NASA certainly has ballsed
up a lot of stuff, but that is not a reason for turning away from space
research.d

If the space program had to turn a profit, it would be better managed.

Bob Kolker

Franz Heymann wrote:


At last there is an item on which we can agree. NASA certainly has ballsed
up a lot of stuff, but that is not a reason for turning away from space
research.d

If the space program had to turn a profit, it would be better managed.

Bob Kolker

Franz Heymann wrote:


At last there is an item on which we can agree. NASA certainly has ballsed
up a lot of stuff, but that is not a reason for turning away from space
research.d

If the space program had to turn a profit, it would be better managed.

Bob Kolker

Franz Heymann wrote:

are governed ought to have a say in chosing those who govern them.


Ours have. Frequently through the generations, almost as a matter of
course. It has not had any effect except provide amusing news snippets.

If you are a Brit you haven't had a ruling monarch since about when?
Willianm and Mary or were they mere figure heads like the genetically
challanged Battenberg creatures currently infesting the throne.

Bob Kolker

Franz Heymann wrote:

are governed ought to have a say in chosing those who govern them.


Ours have. Frequently through the generations, almost as a matter of
course. It has not had any effect except provide amusing news snippets.

If you are a Brit you haven't had a ruling monarch since about when?
Willianm and Mary or were they mere figure heads like the genetically
challanged Battenberg creatures currently infesting the throne.

Bob Kolker

Franz Heymann wrote:

are governed ought to have a say in chosing those who govern them.


Ours have. Frequently through the generations, almost as a matter of
course. It has not had any effect except provide amusing news snippets.

If you are a Brit you haven't had a ruling monarch since about when?
Willianm and Mary or were they mere figure heads like the genetically
challanged Battenberg creatures currently infesting the throne.

Bob Kolker

"Robert J. Kolker" wrote in message
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Franz Heymann wrote:

are governed ought to have a say in chosing those who govern them.


Ours have. Frequently through the generations, almost as a matter of
course. It has not had any effect except provide amusing news snippets.

If you are a Brit you haven't had a ruling monarch since about when?
Willianm and Mary or were they mere figure heads like the genetically
challanged Battenberg creatures currently infesting the throne.

I am not even sure that William and Mary were anything more than ceremonial
ornaments.

Franz

"Robert J. Kolker" wrote in message
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Franz Heymann wrote:

are governed ought to have a say in chosing those who govern them.


Ours have. Frequently through the generations, almost as a matter of
course. It has not had any effect except provide amusing news snippets.

If you are a Brit you haven't had a ruling monarch since about when?
Willianm and Mary or were they mere figure heads like the genetically
challanged Battenberg creatures currently infesting the throne.

I am not even sure that William and Mary were anything more than ceremonial
ornaments.

Franz