Kakistocracy

September 2nd, 2026 at 5:30:30 PM permalink
missedhervee
Member since: Apr 23, 2021
Threads: 177
Posts: 5888
It means " A state or society governed by its least suitable, competent, or experienced citizens."

An apt description of Trump's two terms.

Thanks, George Clooney for the new word.

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/09/hollywood-actor-uses-obscure-12-letter-word-to-insult-trumps-presidency-well-get-through-it.html
September 3rd, 2026 at 4:45:36 AM permalink
odiousgambit
Member since: Oct 28, 2012
Threads: 166
Posts: 6543
related to 'Cacastocracy'
I'm Still Standing, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah [it's an old guy chant for me]
September 3rd, 2026 at 12:30:52 PM permalink
JimRockford
Member since: Sep 18, 2015
Threads: 2
Posts: 1063
It means governed by men who insist on wearing chinos with a blazer instead of the traditional suit.
A government of laws and not of men. - John Adam’s