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In California, gradually, then suddenly
« on: January 12, 2025, 10:04:15 am »
January 12, 2025
In California, gradually, then suddenly
By George Walsh

Wildfires are a fact of life in California.  People have been dealing with them since day one.

How on earth did the Los Angeles fires get out of control?

Then, I remembered the word 'kakistocracy,' which means rule by the worst.

Kakistocracy is a lot like musical chairs.  The elites collect bribes and other "contributions," while scheming not to be the chump left standing when the music stops.

Applying kakistocracy to the Los Angeles fire reminds me of Ernest Hemingway's description of how bankruptcy works: gradually then suddenly.

So here is an illustration of that:

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Re: In California, gradually, then suddenly
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2025, 10:26:00 am »
Calistocracy
noun
Government under the control of a nation's worst or least-qualified citizens.
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