But I think as time went on after the Rose Revolution, I think he wanted to perpetuate this kind of system in which there was really absence of checks and balances, no real opposition included in the political process very much sort of governing by committee of the inner circle, of loyal allies around the president.

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In a situation where, let's say, female genital cutting is going on and some people perpetuate on theological grounds.

比如说，女性割礼,这种仪式仍在进行,有些人一味地强调神学的地位。

普林斯顿公开课 - 人性课程节选

In a situation where, let's say, female genital cutting is going on and some people perpetuate on theological grounds.

比如说，女性割礼,这种仪式仍在进行,有些人一味地强调神学的地位。

普林斯顿公开课 - 人性课程节选