Topic: Monarchy may be one of the most ridiculous forms of governance.
Anonymous A started this discussion 1 month ago#131,373
Some brutal bastard seizes power, imposes himself, then claims a hereditary royal bloodline. Throw in the “divine right of kings” for good measure. An entire population is subjected to lifelong rule and has to hope for the best, getting more inbred Hapsburgs than Charles Vs or Charlemagnes.
A clear line of succession and efficient power transfer gets muddled over time.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 1 month ago, 9 minutes later, 14 minutes after the original post[^][v]#1,405,740
@previous (A)
The UK monarchy has been reduced to tabloid drama in recent decades. They’re like the British Kardashians. I have no idea who the Japanese emperor is, and the Japanese are fine with that.
Anonymous B triple-posted this 1 month ago, 3 minutes later, 18 minutes after the original post[^][v]#1,405,742
There is a logic to absolute monarchy though. Just look at what happens in authoritarian counties that don’t have heretical succession whenever the leader dies.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 1 month ago, 6 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^][v]#1,405,780
Democracy is just as authoritarian, but is able to avoid accountability by switching to new symbolic leaders.
Monarchy encourages long term thinking. Why plan for the future when there's one reelection? Presidents are going to do whatever works short-term, in their first 4 years. If that is irresponsible and damaging in the long run, it doesn't matter, they have every reason to make the bad choice.