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chia

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7. I was reading about how dictators want incompetents because they're more loyal

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 11:26 AM

Oct 4

They're so grateful to be in the dictator's orbit they'll do anything to please him. I wish I could remember where I read this so I could give the link.
I saved it but can't remember where I bookmarked it. :/

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I was reading about how dictators want incompetents because they're more loyal chia Oct 4 #7

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