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A word about shithole countries... (Original Post) Swede 23 hrs ago OP
YES! A REALLY GOOD ONE! maddiemom 22 hrs ago #1
YES!!! niyad 22 hrs ago #2
A shithole country is a country run by shithole leaders and shithole politicians. MLWR 21 hrs ago #3
K&R...nt Wounded Bear 21 hrs ago #4
I learned a new word today from Ty Cobb, Kakistocracy, it seems like a perfect fit. OGBuzz 21 hrs ago #5
Sandy and Richard Riccardi did a song, "Kakistocracy" during Reign of Terror 1.0. niyad 19 hrs ago #6
That is why all of my extraterrestrial friends tell me... OldBaldy1701E 2 hrs ago #7
Good one.. pwb 2 hrs ago #8
Excellent point! Martin68 2 hrs ago #9
Perfectly stated... With a Shithole PEDO Dic Cha 1 hr ago #10
Thanks Swede Coolgoober 1 hr ago #11

OGBuzz

(137 posts)
5. I learned a new word today from Ty Cobb, Kakistocracy, it seems like a perfect fit.
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 08:08 PM
21 hrs ago

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.
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 10:01 PM
19 hrs ago

Sadly, appallingly, it is still relevant today, even more so.

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