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Politics : Clinton's Scandals: Is this corruption the worst ever?
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To: jbe who wrote (8564)10/19/1998 7:29:00 PM
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<<They also have a civil society -- a network of associations, organizations, religious institutions, non-profit groups supporting one cause or another, etc., etc. -- that do much of society's work, and stand between the state and the citizen. >>

In order for such things to thrive don't the individuals within and subject to such systems need to be socialized to operate the system robustly?

You noted that the citizens are becoming less submissive to authority. Isn't there the opportunity (especially with their souring impression of the West) for a charismatic leader with a strong "people centered" reform agenda to rise to power. This would still be oppositional to the existing establishment, and it wouldn't be the first time in this region of the world. It seems like they are looking for inspired leadership more than, grass roots democratic revolution. That could easily strengthen the return of fascism.
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