Interesting editorial in LA Times

[dianec42]

Can the world be made safe from democracies?

Yes, it's by *that* Mark Helprin. If you haven't read Winter's Tale, go out and read it now. It's good.

I want to smack some idiot proofreader for just one thing though. When you're putting the brake(s) on something, that's B-R-A-K-E, you muppets. The actual content is quite good though, I'm impressed to see it in a mainstream newspaper.

Comments

[sharikkamur.livejournal.com]

The argument for a benevolent dictatorship has a lot going for it. Unfortunately benevolent dictators can be followed/overthrown by less benevolent ones as human nature and the 'I want some of that' instinct takes over.

Insufficient bread and circuses all round, that's the main problem.