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Unread 02-26-2005, 02:56 PM   #124
Lothar5150
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Originally Posted by nexxo
Just because some investments go belly up doesn't mean they weren't meant to generate a profit. But forget about all that. In this case the aims and perspectives are much, much more long-term. It is keeping control of resources in the long term that matters, not a quick financial profit here and now.
I think your economic theory is tanking. It is far cheaper to bribe people. As we have all seen…not going to point fingers (rhymes with Lance)

Honestly, my republic doesn't even have the continuity to fix long term internal problems. Two, four and six year periods respective of office are all you get. Planning for most policy ten, twenty or thirty years down the road is almost imposable in a democracy; the policy makers are only concerned about the next election. It’s one of the few but significant failings of all modern democratic governments.
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