Political Stupidity

James F. Welles

Political Stupidity

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a. Harold Stassen likened government to fire. As long as it stays within boundaries set by the people, it is a positive factor in their lives. However when it sets its own limits, it is like a fire out of control goes to excess and consumes everything it can including everything that supports it and finally, itself. b. Conversely, a source of sick comedy to image-conscious insiders is an administrator who insists on abiding by and enforcing written rules and laws.

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James F. Welles. 2020. "Political Stupidity". Global Journal of Human-Social Science - F: Political Science GJHSS-F Volume 20 (GJHSS Volume 20 Issue F3).

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Submission ReceivedDecember 14, 2019
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Accepted January 3, 2020
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