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Swede

(38,923 posts) Wed Feb 18, 2026, 06:17 PM 3 hrs ago

A word about shithole countries...

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A word about shithole countries... (Original Post) Swede 3 hrs ago OP

YES! A REALLY GOOD ONE! maddiemom 2 hrs ago #1

YES!!! niyad 2 hrs ago #2

A shithole country is a country run by shithole leaders and shithole politicians. MLWR 2 hrs ago #3

K&R...nt Wounded Bear 1 hr ago #4

I learned a new word today from Ty Cobb, Kakistocracy, it seems like a perfect fit. OGBuzz 1 hr ago #5

maddiemom

(5,169 posts)

1. YES! A REALLY GOOD ONE!

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 07:30 PM

2 hrs ago

niyad

(130,876 posts)

2. YES!!!

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 07:44 PM

2 hrs ago

MLWR

(930 posts)

3. A shithole country is a country run by shithole leaders and shithole politicians.

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 07:56 PM

2 hrs ago

Wounded Bear

(64,058 posts)

4. K&R...nt

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Wed Feb 18, 2026, 08:07 PM

1 hr ago

OGBuzz

(135 posts)

5. I learned a new word today from Ty Cobb, Kakistocracy, it seems like a perfect fit.

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 08:08 PM

1 hr ago

Government by the most inept, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens is called a Kakistocracy, where the least capable or honorable people are in control, often resulting in ineffective or corrupt leadership

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