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> Mob rule plays out time and time again without representative democracy Mob rule plays out with representative democracy too. Disinformation can get a mob b
by state_less 8y ago
> Mob rule plays out time and time again without representative democracy
Mob rule plays out with representative democracy too. Disinformation can get a mob boss elected and that mob can trample on minority groups freedoms.
It's the disinformation that is the issue. In both cases, the distortions will manifest.
- cam_l 8y agoYep, the only reliable difference between functional democracy and dysfunctional is the level of education, both generally and politically.
- ironic_ali 8y agoI recently had a thought about democracy (in any form), being a societal form of bullying on those that voted for the losing parties. Compared to a dictatorship, democracy is 'better', as at least you get the opportunity every few years to have your views acted on by the politicians. But then, sometimes you don't. And if your views are on the fringes, your views will never be acted on. Either way, a definition of bullying is someone using their power of consequences (whether it's a beating or emotional blackmail, blackmail, or fines or prison et al) to make others do what they want - which is what democracy delivers to the victors. Still pondering and wondering about better ways....