If history echoes, then within the cycle of governments republics are often followed by dictatorships. Why? The freedoms of the Republic are squandered by those who abuse them and ignored by the diffident. Affluence brings lethargy and individual license and self indulgence brings chaos. In a multiform and mobile society people are divided. The people would prefer to have a strongman take control, sort things out, clean things up and achieve unity.

Historically, if a civilian government becomes so corrupt, then the people themselves will demand a strongman to take control, drain the swamp, and bring unity. And really the best and easiest way to clean a civilian government is via the military, and the people will beg for it.

History rhymes. Pray for God's mercy.

If history echoes, then within the cycle of governments republics are often followed by dictatorships. Why? The freedoms of the Republic are squandered by those who abuse them and ignored by the diffident. Affluence brings lethargy and individual license and self indulgence brings chaos. In a multiform and mobile society people are divided. The people would prefer to have a strongman take control, sort things out, clean things up and achieve unity.

Historically, if a civilian government becomes so corrupt, then the people themselves will demand a strongman to take control, drain the swamp, and bring unity. And really the best and easiest way to clean a civilian government is via the military.

History rhymes. Pray for God's mercy.