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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world -2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, but in those days a weak ruler meant a more evil ruler would take over thru violence or lack of support for the current ruler...

It's still true, but it was in those days too

[–] snekerpimp@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I have no clue what that has to do with my modified Montey Python quote.

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

that comes from a mandate from the masses

And a weak ruler is one without a mandate of the masses.

Historically speaking, they don't hang on to power long.

[–] snekerpimp@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Thank you for your clarification