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Comment by JumpCrisscross

3 months ago

> last year has shaken my confidence in democracy

Read the federalist papers. Our obsession with elections has destabilised the balance built into our republic.

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throwawayq3423  3 months ago

Meaning what, elections aren't a necessary part of democracy?

  • JumpCrisscross  3 months ago

    > elections aren't a necessary part of democracy?

    Read the Federalist Papers. Elections are an essential part of democracy. But it's possible to overdo it, and elections alone a democracy does not make. (Much less a functioning republic.)