From: a_eder_muc@web.de   
      
   On So 11 Jan 2026 at 23:08, Charlie Gibbs wrote:   
      
   > On 2026-01-11, rbowman  wrote:   
   >   
   >> On Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:23:56 -0500, c186282 wrote:   
   >>   
   >>>    In any case, the subject was "governments" ... and a note that   
   >>>    'herding humans' is incredibly difficult.   
   >>>    While we may WANT "kinder and gentler", maybe it's not always   
   >>>    POSSIBLE. Humans easily, quickly, trend towards anarchy.   
   >>   
   >> I naturally lean toward anarchism/libertarianism. However after observing   
   >> the circus for all these years I also see the place for authoritarian   
   >> governments lest humanity sinks to the lowest common denominator. If it   
   >> hasn't already. The gene pool needs a few tons of chlorine.   
   >   
   > There is a minimum level of intelligence and social responsibility   
   > that is required in order for democracy to work.  We're currently   
   > getting a graphic example of what happens when these factors fall   
   > below the critical level.   
      
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