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Which is better, democracy or monarchy?I've seen few aristocracies of any sort that were sustainable in the long run. Sooner or later, those not born to power learn to resent it and rise up to take it. I suppose that there are probably exceptions in the universe, but no matter how imperfect a system may be where the leaders are chosen by popular
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An artist? Really? I thought if anything you were born to a house of warriors. Given your history and your skills as a fighter. I think it is a good thing in that sense, that the caste system did fade away from your culture. I can imagine there had to have been some who were less then happy with their vocations or like yourself felt that their talents lie elsewhere.
Smirks slightly to her remarks about the Obsidian Order.
The civilians certainly viewed the Obsidian Order more fondly then the Union did. As you said they did serve to keep our faction "in line". But the public also had little knowledge about what went on behind closed doors. So of course they were regarded as "peacekeepers".
He understands her silence concerning her peoples intelligence operations and doesn't push the issue further.
Whatever covert operations do occur in your government I hope it will always serve your people properly. Everyone needs to have this sort of group in the government, but I think as long as it doesn't gain too much power then it is acceptable. Its like anything too much power can corrupt and distort ones views. I think we both know too many examples about what happens when power lands in the wrong hands or too much is given to those who aren't ready for it.
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