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RosieG

Is "benign" used in conjunction with the leader of a country an oxymoron? Does such a being exist anywhere in time or space or history?

Posted - February 28, 2018
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  • 44802
    Symbolic leaders, such as the few kings and queens of civilized nations, can be.
      February 28, 2018 2:11 PM MST
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  • 113301
    British Royalty? Has the current crew ever turned on the people? Are they beloved in their country? Thank you for your reply Ele and Happy Thursday. I wonder if self-interest always wins to one degree or another? Self-preservation the person himself sees it? I dunno. :)
      March 1, 2018 2:28 AM MST
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  • 7280
    I recall Nixon being called a president who acted with "benign neglect."
      February 28, 2018 4:14 PM MST
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  • 113301
    Really tom? I don't recall hearing that. Thank you for your reply and Happy Thursday! :)
      March 1, 2018 2:25 AM MST
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  • 7280
    It was in one of the print magazines---I would guess Time; but I'm not sure.
      March 1, 2018 3:59 PM MST
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