Quote from: Divitiae miserae on May 27, 2016, 11:51:38 AM

Quote from: zimmah on May 27, 2016, 02:32:37 AM

the government only has power as long as enough people give it power.

Don't be naive: it might be the case in seemingly democratic nations of the industrialized world, however under authoritarian regimes power is given by the loyalty of the best armed group which, usually, is the army.
Maduro controls both the army and the Supreme Tribunal of Justice.

it's true for any government, no matter what type.

people give it power, people can take it away.

why else would king yong il be so afraid for north korean people to learn the truth about north korea?

if enough north koreans knew how bad their country treats them, and enough people would revolt, there would be no north korea anymore.