Polemarchus
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In its early years nation X was ruled by foreign kings. Following a successful rebellion, X became a republic which over time became one of the leading world powers. As often happens, the success transformed the country in many ways:
1. Increasing sums were spent on the entertainment industry and welfare policies.
2. Government deficits were covered by increasing monetary emissions.
3. Foreign trade balance moved deeply into the red.
4. The number of legal regulations grew together with the size of government bureaucracy overseeing their observance.
5. Nation X became frequently engaged in conflicts far from home.
6. Paid professionals replaced average citizens in the military.
7. Politicians began to complain about the decline of morals and the loss of traditional values.
8. Societal values have changed. From glorification of overachievers, the society moved to a cult of victimhood.
The nation X is commonly known as …
(A couple of possible answers can be found here: http://www.argumentarium.info/thread.php?id=226)
1. Increasing sums were spent on the entertainment industry and welfare policies.
2. Government deficits were covered by increasing monetary emissions.
3. Foreign trade balance moved deeply into the red.
4. The number of legal regulations grew together with the size of government bureaucracy overseeing their observance.
5. Nation X became frequently engaged in conflicts far from home.
6. Paid professionals replaced average citizens in the military.
7. Politicians began to complain about the decline of morals and the loss of traditional values.
8. Societal values have changed. From glorification of overachievers, the society moved to a cult of victimhood.
The nation X is commonly known as …
(A couple of possible answers can be found here: http://www.argumentarium.info/thread.php?id=226)
