News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Confessions of a Congressman. Parent comment

Re:Confessions of a Congressman by zo1 on Saturday February 07, 2015 @06:07AM (#9013663)
Or where they get their definition of "self-government". I take issue with that, and I'd submit that it's pretty much an oxymoron.

Then again, I don't think any of us should be surprised at the use of such double-speek from a government official (if confirmed).

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Confessions of a Congressman by vegetor on Saturday February 07, 2015 @08:02AM (#9013830)
It's a synonym to democracy, and yes, I agree to some extent. Still, self-control with regards to any system is a widely accepted term, and a comparable metaphor.
[ Parent | on HN ]