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Old 12-16-2016, 08:24 AM   #22
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Default Re: [Social Engineering] "I could bring down your Government with six words."

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Originally Posted by Mithlas View Post
to actually topple a government takes a LOT more effort than one sentence even if you have the power to show up in a critical point against one crucial person
Its worth noting that the term "Government" in a European context often refers to a set of appointed ministers (and thus policies). For example: "The Belgian Legislature went for 541 days without forming a government after the elections of 2010". Or "Who knows what policies will change now that this labor government is in power".

Its a weaker term, but the power to show up in a critical time against a crucial person is much more relevant when you use the term like that.
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