They saw the writing on the wall. I don't think they _like him_ but they need to manage the inevitable. When you have an autocrat, you bend the knee or get destroyed.

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leakycap 4 days ago | parent [-]

> you bend the knee or get destroyed

More like you bend the knee and get destroyed. The better option is to not bend the knee, but weak people will do what gets them further today without thinking about the future.

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RealityVoid 4 days ago | parent [-]

I think sometimes bending the knee is the smart thing to do. You need to read the room, if you don't like your odds, leave the fight for another day.

I say this not because of cowardice, but because I know the cemeteries are full of brave dead people.

	▲	leakycap 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		> I think sometimes bending the knee is the smart thing to do. Sure, if you have no spine, morals, or will to do what is right. > You need to read the room, if you don't like your odds, leave the fight for another day. Spoken like someone who enjoys position of privilege. > I say this not because of cowardice, but because I aknow the cemeteries are full of brave dead people. Ah yes, I bet those dead people wish they'd just "followed orders" instead. Keep making excuses for billionaires if you want; I'll resist if I'm given the chance. A cemetery full of people who actually tried is better than the world of non-cowardly room-readers you describe.