47 Ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates and Plato hated democratic elections. They saw democracy as part of an endless cycle of regimes — destined to slip into mob rule. But Polybius knew how to break the cycle... (thread) 🧵 (twitter.com) posted 24 days ago by catsfive 24 days ago by catsfive +47 / -0 4 comments share 4 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Frank Zappa calls it the Entertainment Arm of the Industrial Military Complex.