« Government by Grifter | Main | »
April 3, 2012
Ineptocracy (in-ep-toc'-ra-cy)
- a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers. --Dr. Sanity: A CULTURE OF LOSERSPosted by gerardvanderleun at April 3, 2012 3:42 PM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
Your Say
No need to invent a new word when an old one will do: Kakistocracy
Posted by: Soviet of Washington at April 3, 2012 4:57 PM
It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen.
~George E. MacDonald
and congratulations to Mitt.
Posted by: the other Mike at April 3, 2012 7:22 PM
I saw a comedy sketch a long time ago where three applicants for a job were being interviewed.
The interviewer brought out a cardboard box full of random items and let each applicant "show their creativity". Two of the applicants pulled off amazing feats when it was their turns. The third was a complete shlub who totally laid an egg.
The shlub got the job.
He asked the interviewer why she chose him.
She said, "You're not very attractive, so there won't be any sexual tension between us and you're as untalented as a sack full of doorknobs...you're certainly no threat to MY job."
The shlub thought, "Not very attractive and uncreative? I'm on my way to the top!"
Posted by: Mumblix Grumph at April 3, 2012 9:21 PM
In the case of Our Current Boss, It's a Makakastocracy.
Posted by: Jewel at April 4, 2012 3:01 AM
Nice one Jewel.
Posted by: Terry at April 4, 2012 9:59 AM
It was racist, though.
Posted by: Jewel at April 5, 2012 9:47 AM