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"It is not only the slave who is corrupted by subjection, it is the master who is corrupted by power."

Alphonse de Lamartine (1848)

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When you switch on your TV, it's either Portugal is about to attempt a back pass or they have just completed a back pass, that's how awful they are.
@john322226

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@UTDTrey Ref was disappointed the Paraguay player didn't finish off the job

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@UTDTrey Mini version of Argentina

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@FabrizioRomano Terrible Sportsmanship from Paraguay, it was like watching Argentina with those biased referee calls

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3. The Symbiotic Loop: The Cycle of Aspiration
The ultimate tragedy of Lamartine’s framework in the Nigerian context is that the corruption of subjection often breeds a specific aspiration: the desire not to dismantle the oppressive system, but to become the next master. Because the system associates safety and wealth exclusively with unchecked authority, those who successfully navigate their way out of subjection frequently adopt the exact predatory behaviors of the masters who preceded them. The cycle resets, fueled by a collective exhaustion that values individual escape over systemic overhaul.
The Structural Takeaway: Lamartine reminds us that fighting corruption in Nigeria cannot merely be about replacing "bad leaders" with "good leaders." If the underlying architecture continues to grant arbitrary, unchecked power over the lives and livelihoods of citizens, the positions themselves will simply corrupt whoever occupies them next. True reform requires systematically dismantling the absolute power of the office so that neither the master nor the subordinate is forced into corruption.

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"It is not only the slave who is corrupted by subjection, it is the master who is corrupted by power."

Alphonse de Lamartine (1848)

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2. The Corruption of the Subordinate: The Tax of Subjection

​Lamartine’s vital insight is that subjection also corrupts. When citizens are trapped in a system where basic survival, business growth, or career advancement depends on navigating systemic corruption, a profound psychological shift occurs:

​Survivalist Normalization: To survive under arbitrary power, the subordinate must adapt. Bribing a public official to secure a passport, paying a premium to clear goods at a port, or relying on personal connections ("who you know") ceases to be viewed as a moral transgression. It is normalized as a necessary transaction cost.

​The Erosion of Meritocracy: Subjection corrupts the public’s belief in hard work and objective standards. When young professionals or entrepreneurs observe that proximity to power—rather than competence—determines success, the societal incentive structure fractures.

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@Machi1Nne Heard of Paul formally Saul?

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Let's see who has the best football IQ here @UTDTrey @CFC_Janty @john322226

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Round two of the prediction challenge, I got zero response last time and bumped up the price to N50k
#FIFAWorldCup
#PredictAndWin

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@yabaleftonline Thinking outside the bus 🤭

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@elonmusk In X language "Inauthentic behavior"

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@FabrizioRomano Kiss the ring descamp 💍

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@FabrizioRomano My Favorite Dictator running the show 🥳

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@GeniusHawlah @FabrizioRomano Normal 😂

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BRAZIL 🇧🇷 vs JAPAN 🇯🇵: WHO WINS?
To kick off our very first prediction challenge, we are giving away ₦10,000 cash to one lucky winner! 🥳💸
Can you guess the exact scoreline? Let’s put your football knowledge to the test!

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@CFC_Janty ..