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EX500rider

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11. I suppose if you didn't know what a failed state is you might think that.

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Mon May 4, 2020, 12:20 PM

May 2020

Common characteristics of a failing state include a central government so weak or ineffective that it has an inability to raise taxes or other support, and has little practical control over much of its territory and hence there is a non-provision of public services

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We Are Living in a Failed State [View all] kpete May 2020 OP

This is an excellent article though I don't like this personifying of things like COVID-19 as in abqtommy May 2020 #1

Funny, I thought it was a well-turned phrase. secondwind May 2020 #2

Aren't we all fortunate to have a place where we can share our thoughts? abqtommy May 2020 #8

I know what you mean. But I get it, too: it did seem to be the catalyst for BComplex May 2020 #4

I agree, poor turn of phrase. robbob May 2020 #9

You're nitpicking. It's an analysis infused with opinion SpankMe May 2020 #12

#Trumpistan sarcasmo May 2020 #3

Super, cilla4progress May 2020 #5

Excellent commentary. CrispyQ May 2020 #6

Pretty good read...nt Wounded Bear May 2020 #7

K & R liberalla May 2020 #10

I suppose if you didn't know what a failed state is you might think that. EX500rider May 2020 #11