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Did you know the average lifespan of National Constitutions is only about 17 years?

That's taken from all written constitutions since 1789...

Did you know that at the bright age of 241, the USA is THE OLDEST sovereign government to have ever existed?

Does it look like it's growing or dying to you?

Is it because humans are easily corruptible and power corrupts?
If so, would that suggest that attempting to assemble a large government is a fools errand- destined to ultimately fail?

The type of government doesn't seem to matter.. monarchies, democracies, republics, dictatorships, left wing, right wing...

What are we doing wrong?
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OggggO · 36-40, M
I don't know where you got your historical info, but it's extremely wrong.
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OggggO · 36-40, M
I can think of several governments that lasted longer than 241 years, even if one declares a change in style of government a change in government (e.g Roman Republic to Roman Empire).
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OggggO · 36-40, M
I have no idea what list you are referring to, but I would be willing to bet that the "criteria" are a bunch of post-hoc exclusions and special pleadings by the author of the piece so they can make America look special.
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