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To: FJB who wrote (735629)8/29/2013 11:35:09 AM
From: joseffy1 Recommendation

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  1. A a tyrant rises to power by first demonstrating that he is a man of the people:

  2. But once in power, a tyrant uses all available means to hold on to power, including spying on his people:




To: FJB who wrote (735629)8/29/2013 11:36:39 AM
From: joseffy1 Recommendation

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A tyrant thrives by creating division and conflict–

“to sow quarrels among the citizens; friends should be embroiled with friends, the people with the notables [the rich]. . .”



To: FJB who wrote (735629)8/29/2013 11:37:31 AM
From: joseffy  Respond to of 1579790
 
  • Controlling the economy and stealing the citizens’ wealth is also another mark of a tyrant:

    “Another practice of tyrants is to multiply taxes. . . [and] impoverish his subjects;

  • AND the people, having to keep hard at work, are prevented from conspiring.”




  • To: FJB who wrote (735629)8/29/2013 11:40:24 AM
    From: joseffy  Respond to of 1579790
     
  • And as Aristotle points out, a tyrant also attempts to disarm the people