Every country has the government it deserves.

Joseph De Maistre
Every country has the government it deserves.
Every country has the government it deserves.
Every country has the government it deserves.
Every country has the government it deserves.
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There are no perfect governments, but some are better than others. It is not easy to say which government is the best, but it’s certainly possible to make a reasonable evaluation. However, there are countries where the people lack the information they need to make an informed choice. There are also countries where the media are too distorted to give honest information. In such cases, ignorance is bliss.

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