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Great phrase, Totalitarian Democracy. I think that's exactly what Assange sees himself as fighting against. If the lobbyists are writing bills in congress (th
by jbooth 16y ago
Great phrase, Totalitarian Democracy. I think that's exactly what Assange sees himself as fighting against. If the lobbyists are writing bills in congress (they are), then maybe all the rest of it is just enough window dressing to keep us in line while we're being taken advantage of. The old "illusion of choice" from the Matrix.
That's the line of thought, at least. I probably believe it significantly less than Assange and significantly more than Markham, above.
- astine 16y agoWhen I hear the term 'Totalitarian Democracy,' I think of the Terror durring the French revolution, where everyone spied on everyone (even members of the government) and anyone who strayed too far from the norm was executed as a traitor. Privacy, even for the government, is an essential component of freedom. Personally, I oppose wiretapping and a government spying on it's citizens. I am also quite critical of Assange and his politics.
- jbooth 16y agoI'd call that more like mob rule.. totalitarian implies institutions. But I guess it's all connotations once you're splitting those hairs.