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"demosclerosis" - the progressive loss of a democratic government's ability to adapt.
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In 1994, Jonathan Rauch updated Olson's analysis and called this enfeebling pattern "demosclerosis," in a book of that name.
The Clog 2010
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In 1994, Jonathan Rauch updated Olson's analysis and called this enfeebling pattern "demosclerosis," in a book of that name.
The Clog 2010
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In 1994, Jonathan Rauch updated Olson's analysis and called this enfeebling pattern "demosclerosis," in a book of that name.
The Clog 2010
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In 1994, Jonathan Rauch updated Olson's analysis and called this enfeebling pattern "demosclerosis," in a book of that name.
The Clog 2010
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In 1994, Jonathan Rauch updated Olson's analysis and called this enfeebling pattern "demosclerosis," in a book of that name.
Later On 2010
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"demosclerosis" Ms. Wente describes, but a more important cause is the massive shift of societal resources to our social safety net, primarily health care.
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Our crumbling infrastructure may be a symptom of advanced demosclerosis
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Margaret Wente 2010
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In 1994, Jonathan Rauch updated Olson’s analysis and called this enfeebling pattern “demosclerosis,” in a book of that name.
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In 1994, Jonathan Rauch updated Olson’s analysis and called this enfeebling pattern “demosclerosis,” in a book of that name.
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