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		zo1 on Feb 7, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Confessions of a Congressman 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).

vegetor on Feb 7, 2015 [–]

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.

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