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Kakistocracy - Definition |
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A kakistocracy is a form of government in which the government is conducted by the worst people. Rather than being an advocated or recommended form of government, the word is usually used in the context of criticizing a particular ruling elite.
The origin of this word is uncertain, but it appears that at some time between 1800 and 1930, the word was 'derived' from the Greek word kakos, meaning bad.
In a similar vein to aristocracy, or to the assessment of ability (meritocracy), the definition of kakistocracy depends on some moral or ethical valuation, or point of view over what in fact constitutes good and bad.
See also
Kleptocracy
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Example Usage of Kakistocracy |
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tomjdalton: @stacyherbert have you had John Perkins on yet? It could be an argumunt over Corporatocracy vs Kakistocracy. |
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jcrodz: Who Wants To Be CEO of a Red, White and Blue Kakistocracy? Kakistocracy is Gov. by the very worst, and full of the most incompetent people. |
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Liberty_Rant: Don't Doubt It -- This is a Kakistocracy: The wheeling and dealing, outright bribery and political malpractice .. http://bit.ly/5Ws4qS |
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