Random Thoughts Thread

Post by **prfsnl_gmr** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:00 pm

ZeroAX wrote:
prfsnl_gmr wrote: I think we are talking about the same thing. The "rule of law" does not mean that a country has a set of laws or even that those laws are rigidly enforced. Rather, the term implies that the law applies in equal measure to everyone - including the government itself - irrespective of political power or wealth. (This is certainly not the case in Russia as far as I can tell...) Citizens in countries with the "rule of law" generally have strong "due process" rights, and countries with the "rule of law" generally have both strong anti-corruption laws and strong protections for private property. Moreover, the "rule of law" is generally accompanied by an independent judiciary, but the "rule of law" generally requires much more. (In other words, it would be possible to have a strong, independent judiciary - such as the "star chamber" - and not have the rule of law.)
ah ok. Yeah I agree. If we are talking about general corruption yes you need a lot more, but I was just answering what to do about corrupt politicians specifically. Well as I said, that or voting them out /protesting (edit yeah I'm being silly, we both agree the answer is "laws")

You should read Why Nations Fail. It repeats its thesis a bit too often, but I think that you would find it interesting.

Post by **ZeroAX** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:02 pm

prfsnl_gmr wrote:
You should read Why Nations Fail. It repeats its thesis a bit too often, but I think that you would find it interesting.

Ok I'll look it up

. (googles it....546 pages....not exactly a small book, but I've read bigger....ok I'll check it our around Christmas when I'll have the free time)

Post by **Ack** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:11 pm

prfsnl_gmr wrote:You should read Why Nations Fail. It repeats its thesis a bit too often, but I think that you would find it interesting.

And added to my Amazon Wish List.

Post by **ZeroAX** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:19 pm

Ack wrote:
prfsnl_gmr wrote:You should read Why Nations Fail. It repeats its thesis a bit too often, but I think that you would find it interesting.
And added to my Amazon Wish List.

When's your birthday?

Post by **Ack** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:23 pm

ZeroAX wrote:
Ack wrote:
prfsnl_gmr wrote:You should read Why Nations Fail. It repeats its thesis a bit too often, but I think that you would find it interesting.
And added to my Amazon Wish List.
When's your birthday?

Feb. 19. I've got a while to go.

Post by **ZeroAX** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:40 pm

Ack wrote:
Feb. 19. I've got a while to go.

We should do a secret santa kind of thing with amazon wish lists

Post by **Ack** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:41 pm

ZeroAX wrote:
Ack wrote:
Feb. 19. I've got a while to go.
We should do a secret santa kind of thing with amazon wish lists

My Amazon Wish List has 221 items on it...

Post by **Stark** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:43 pm

Ack wrote:My Amazon Wish List has 221 items on it...

Mine's full of kids movies.

Post by **ZeroAX** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:46 pm

Ack wrote:
My Amazon Wish List has 221 items on it...

You're only getting ONE thing and that's final. And because we all hate you that ONE thing will be an Xbox ONE. For people who hate fun

Post by **Ack** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:48 pm

ZeroAX wrote:
Ack wrote:
My Amazon Wish List has 221 items on it...
You're only getting ONE thing and that's final. And because we all hate you that ONE thing will be an Xbox ONE. For people who hate fun

That's not even on my wish list!

Waah, Zero ruined Christmas! And my birthday! And Arbor Day! Waah!

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