re: #171 ggt

Well, of course he does. His goal is to Restore the Republic to some mythical past that never existed. There is no version in anyone’s twisted mind that isn’t patriarchal.

The ‘ancient Israelite patriarchal system of government’ isn’t a system of government. The Patriarchs themselves controlled small tribal family groups. Under the Judges, you essentially have the same kind of tribal anarchy, loosely controlled by respect for or allegiance to an assortment of religious leaders, warlords and community organizers. It’s almost exactly what you see in places like rural Pakistan today, minus the AKs.

Then they go over to a monarchy.

What about this could possibly be used as a model for a modern nation-state?