The divine right of kings, or God’s mandate is a political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy. Basically he was born into the job. Bribery and collusion, start after that.
Monty Python (in this case Michael Palin) put it best: "Listen, strange women lyin’ in ponds distributin’ swords is no basis for a system of government! Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony! "
I Mad Am I over 4 years ago
Yah left out Intimidation by Threats of Violence. People will comply when you threaten not just Self… but Self’s Family as well.
Bryan Farht over 4 years ago
Basically, he says, “Chop my head off and you’re king.”
Wilde Bill over 4 years ago
Amazing. The fink isn’t the least bit intimidated.
constantine48 over 4 years ago
The preferred term today is “campaign contributions”.
Marblemouth over 4 years ago
Back then, it was “Poison all older relatives.”
B UTTONS over 4 years ago
Besides, you fell victim to a phishing attack.
bixya over 4 years ago
If we talk about corruption and the like, all countries are equal in this … especially the real ones.
Gent over 4 years ago
Or by being a communist and then rising up the cadres.
rshive over 4 years ago
Apparently mythology had it all wrong.
scote1379 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Palace coups work pretty well too not so much for the serfs though!
littlejohn Premium Member over 4 years ago
Listen well young (padawon ?), for I’m the master of Chicanery.
Skeptical Meg over 4 years ago
Id is getting topical.
SamuelMeasa over 4 years ago
ALSO, strange women lyin’ in ponds distributin’ swords is no basis for a system of government.
jagedlo over 4 years ago
good going, Fink….why don’t you just tell him ALL your secrets?
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 4 years ago
Politics hasn’t changed.
blakerl over 4 years ago
The divine right of kings, or God’s mandate is a political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy. Basically he was born into the job. Bribery and collusion, start after that.
cubswin2016 over 4 years ago
It is a good thing that King Arthur is not around to read this comic.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Lady of the Lake Is watching…
Bruce1253 over 4 years ago
For individuals as for societies, no one has power over you unless you give it to them.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Truer words were never spoken!
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Wait…are we talking about the Kingdom of Id or Illinois?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well there you go. Educational comics from Id-iots. Now all I have to do is find the right channel. I expect it’s Fox News.
sandpiper over 4 years ago
Could have been written 50 years ago, like Classic Id and still be spot on.
John Leonard Premium Member over 4 years ago
Monty Python (in this case Michael Palin) put it best: "Listen, strange women lyin’ in ponds distributin’ swords is no basis for a system of government! Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony! "
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 4 years ago
Everyone needs a good mentor.
COL Crash over 4 years ago
Sure Fink, swords alone won’t give anyone real power.
But after all the shock waves from the detonation of the Holy Hand Grenade have been felt your route to power won’t exist anymore either.
geese28 over 4 years ago
Machiavelli 101 i see
geese28 over 4 years ago
Machiavelli 101 class
Troglodyte over 4 years ago
Kid… what’s sharper – his words or your blade? :D
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 4 years ago
Don’t lie, steal or cheat, the government hates competition.
moltenwater over 4 years ago
Closely followed by fear mongering and hate speech!