[MPJackal]

There was a philosopher, can't remember who he was, that said the average life of a democracy because once the population realized it could vote itself vast sums of money from the Nations Treasury, that nation was doomed to economic collapse.

Well, we are a representative republic, but I think it applies. And I also think we are starting to see it happening. This deal, politicians giving themselves raises, and people voting for politicians and issues that give them more entitlements.

I hope I am wrong but if things do not change this nation will eventually hit an economic wall.

[MPJackal]

Avg life is 200 years. oops.

[Old Professer]

Here is one author's take on the quote concerning democracy and spending.