Old_Observer Posted May 24, 2019 Belgium run 2 years without government (elected) There is hardly a government in UK (36 ministers resigned in 3 years, no other debate except Brexit for 2 years..etc) More than 50 governments changed in Italy in 45 years almost 6 months no government in Germany trying to put together a coalition They have tribes, clans same as we do. They have separatists and unionists as we do. The only difference is the bureaucracy. We change first army generals and security people before anything else. They change maybe chief of staff at the end of all other changes. The only change should be only defense minister, not generals, police chief, justice/court..etc. How to get there? Military, security should only be appointed by committee from all parties government and opposition with unanimity or 3/4 of members approval. New government cannot change for 6 months except vacancy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haatu Posted May 24, 2019 The civil service is what runs a country. In Japan, it is said the elected government reigns (like a ceremonial king) but the unelected civil service rules. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Observer Posted May 26, 2019 On 5/24/2019 at 3:02 PM, Haatu said: The civil service is what runs a country. In Japan, it is said the elected government reigns (like a ceremonial king) but the unelected civil service rules. What do you think is preventing us creating or giving birth to public servants, professionals at least in the military and security that can discipline the politicians by threat, blackmail or something? When you see politicians in Britain that are all tribal and Somalia the difference is very little. The beaurocracy runs the country in their case and there is no technocracy in Africa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites