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OGBuzz

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5. I learned a new word today from Ty Cobb, Kakistocracy, it seems like a perfect fit.

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Wed Feb 18, 2026, 08:08 PM

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Government by the most inept, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens is called a Kakistocracy, where the least capable or honorable people are in control, often resulting in ineffective or corrupt leadership

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A word about shithole countries... [View all] Swede Wednesday OP

YES! A REALLY GOOD ONE! maddiemom Wednesday #1

YES!!! niyad Wednesday #2

A shithole country is a country run by shithole leaders and shithole politicians. MLWR Wednesday #3

K&R...nt Wounded Bear Wednesday #4

I learned a new word today from Ty Cobb, Kakistocracy, it seems like a perfect fit. OGBuzz Wednesday #5

Sandy and Richard Riccardi did a song, "Kakistocracy" during Reign of Terror 1.0. niyad Wednesday #6

That is why all of my extraterrestrial friends tell me... OldBaldy1701E Thursday #7

Good one.. pwb Thursday #8

Excellent point! Martin68 Thursday #9

Perfectly stated... With a Shithole PEDO Dic Cha Thursday #10

Thanks Swede Coolgoober Thursday #11