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A word about shithole countries... (Original Post)
Swede
23 hrs ago
OP
A shithole country is a country run by shithole leaders and shithole politicians.
MLWR
21 hrs ago
#3
I learned a new word today from Ty Cobb, Kakistocracy, it seems like a perfect fit.
OGBuzz
21 hrs ago
#5
maddiemom
(5,169 posts)1. YES! A REALLY GOOD ONE!
niyad
(130,917 posts)2. YES!!!
MLWR
(930 posts)3. A shithole country is a country run by shithole leaders and shithole politicians.
Wounded Bear
(64,062 posts)4. K&R...nt
OGBuzz
(137 posts)5. I learned a new word today from Ty Cobb, Kakistocracy, it seems like a perfect fit.
Government by the most inept, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens is called a Kakistocracy, where the least capable or honorable people are in control, often resulting in ineffective or corrupt leadership
niyad
(130,917 posts)6. Sandy and Richard Riccardi did a song, "Kakistocracy" during Reign of Terror 1.0.
Sadly, appallingly, it is still relevant today, even more so.
OldBaldy1701E
(10,803 posts)7. That is why all of my extraterrestrial friends tell me...

pwb
(12,577 posts)8. Good one..
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Martin68
(27,391 posts)9. Excellent point!
Cha
(317,925 posts)10. Perfectly stated... With a Shithole PEDO Dic
Making it so.
Coolgoober
(266 posts)11. Thanks Swede
