When those who champion it's cause are forced to admit that there are times that populist decision making simply isn't possible, where does that leave democracy?
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Originally posted by doodab View PostWhen those who champion it's cause are forced to admit that there are times that populist decision making simply isn't possible, where does that leave democracy?Just saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
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Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostDemocracy isn't always about populism it is about representation.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostAgree. Now explain that to elected politicians and the average voter. Good luck!Just saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
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Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostDemocracy isn't always about populism it is about representation.McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."Comment
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Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostBut there has to be a balance between the two. Politicians should not ignore the populist view when it is incredibly strong and should not represent a minority view when that view is unreasonable or goes against the common good.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostDemocracy isn't always about populism it is about representation."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by lilelvis2000 View PostIts more than that, but that's the part that everyone knows..or at least believes. Sadly so much of it has been corrupted by payoffs from corporations and interest groups. Power and money is just too great a thing to give up for something as unimportant as morality. case in point - Blair.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostThat is a typical cynical cliche ridden whinge. Any democracy can be called undemocratic but it is the best system of government there is.Comment
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There is no democracy, you get to choose between a bunch of corrupt idiots vs another bunch of corrupt idiots.Comment
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