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    From Rob Mccart@1:2320/107 to AUGUST ABOLINS on Monday, August 17, 2026 05:47:00
    "Bought by special interests, detached from real life, obsessed with
    >reelection. Politicians make big promises, deliver little to nothing, and
    >keep the game rigged in their favor. But what can we do?

    "In Politics Without Politicians, acclaimed political theorist H‚lŠne
    >Landemore asks and answers a radical question: What if we didn't need
    >politicians at all? What if everyday people-under the right conditions-could
    >govern much better?

    In the book 'Sons of Distant Earth' by Arthur C. Clarke he states that
    anyone who deliberately aims for the job (referring to President, Prime Minister, King, etc.) should be disqualified.

    If I recall he suggsted randomly choosing someone for the job, whether
    they want to do it or not, would likely give better results.. B)

    ---
    þ SLMR Rob þ I'd love to, but I have to thaw some karate chops þ

    --- Scorpio BBS
    * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * KY, USA (1:2320/107)