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idiocracy

American  
[id-ee-ah-kruh-see] / ˌɪd iˈɑ krə si /

noun

  1. rule by an idiot or idiots.

  2. a country or other domain ruled by an idiot or idiots.


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The only thing that will keep idiocracy securely confined to the margins is to simply overwhelm, outnumber and outhustle the idiocrats.

From Salon Nov. 17, 2020

Rather, it’s about wanting to halt the idiocracy.

From The Guardian Sep. 24, 2016

That said, any alarm that our current appetite for vocal destruction means our culture has become a uniquely degraded idiocracy cries out for a historical reality check.

From Slate Aug. 12, 2016

Like a man with no illusions, he has truly given up; he has embraced the idiocracy fully.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2012

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