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A kakistocracy is a government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens. The word was coined as early as the seventeenth century.[4] Peter Bowler has noted in his book that there is no word for the government run by the best citizens,[a] and that the aristarchy may be the right term, but still, it could conceivably be a kakistocracy disguised as an aristocracy.[a]
Etymology
The word is derived from two Greek words, kakistos (κάκιστος; worst) and kratos (κράτος; rule), with a literal meaning of government by the worst people.[5]
History
The earliest use of the word dates to the 17th century, in Paul Gosnold's A sermon Preached at the Publique Fast the ninth day of Aug. 1644 at St. Maries:[4]
originally posted by: ARM19688
So true. Many think they’re within the inner circle, like Kamala, the Obama’s, Clinton’s etc. none of them are even close. They are all just useful tools on the periphery. Expendables. Just like the fawning fools from Hollywood and the music industry. Very few are truly within the inner circle and the motivations and designs of those who are still seem hard to understand. a reply to: AlexandrosOMegas