See the Romans called it bread and circuses. If the general population had enough food and entertainment, they wouldn't want to overthrow the government. We call it Domino's pizza and cable TV.
Robert A. Heinlein describe Bread and Circus as the decline of all Democracies. Given as the common person who could vote his and desires over and instead of the voting for the best choices for the community.
Not bothering to even study the options on the table for vote, just what looks best to them.
….but Dominio’s is yicky and there’s nothing on TV!...That does it! If I can`t have great pizza and good TV – then I`m takin` over! Someone bring me my sword and get me a horse!
Agent54 over 11 years ago
Robert A. Heinlein describe Bread and Circus as the decline of all Democracies. Given as the common person who could vote his and desires over and instead of the voting for the best choices for the community.
Not bothering to even study the options on the table for vote, just what looks best to them.
el8 over 11 years ago
Or McDonald’s and Fox News.
sleeepy2 over 11 years ago
I have genuine sympathy for anyone who lives in a place where Dominos is the best pizza they can get.
MamaCass67 over 11 years ago
A very good Star Trek episode; one of my favorites
Number Three over 11 years ago
Haha! Good one, Larry.
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Hunter7 over 11 years ago
….but Dominio’s is yicky and there’s nothing on TV!...That does it! If I can`t have great pizza and good TV – then I`m takin` over! Someone bring me my sword and get me a horse!
Comic Minister Premium Member over 11 years ago
Hee hee hee.