Before there were Kings, there was order and cooperation in pursuit of the shared goal of survival; small groups formed to sustain themselves, undertaking tasks according to individual merit, competence, and proven ability, in need of no written law in order to survive and thrive. There was no lust for power, only the inherent yearning to live a free, self-determinant life in peaceful coexistence with neighbors and the surrounding environment. And, inasmuch as this describes the basic tenets of human nature, individuals coming together to attend to shared purposes before returning to individual pursuits, it is also true that a lust for power and control is likewise an inherent trait within our species. There is no short supply of explanations for why this might be, but it is incumbent upon me to point out several in particular as they relate to the current state of affairs in America.
"It has been pride, vanity, sloth, and envy that have emboldened the power class(es) to project blame onto others for problems of their own making."
the most ugly and ignorant people keep ending up as "leaders" we're gonna have to break that cycle