Kant thought that a republican form of government could work even with a nation of devils. However, despite the requirement that such devils at least had to have "understanding," I don't think Kant seriously considered whether a republican form of government could work with a nation of morons.[1]That sweeps wide but it's clear where a lot of our problems come from - the universal franchise.
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[1] Comment by Vern Crisler on "Donald Trump, the Tweeting President." By Doug Bandow, 10/19/16.
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