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Democracy is based on interest groups. They form around issues and pressure politicians in an organized way. Interest groups could be unions, business groups, s
by seibelj 5y ago
Democracy is based on interest groups. They form around issues and pressure politicians in an organized way. Interest groups could be unions, business groups, social justice groups, or broad demographic groups that are not organized but potentially respond to messaging.
The interest groups that support Bitcoin mining have leverage with politicians because they represent a certain number of voters, political advertising and advocacy muscle, and donations to parties and candidates. This is how democracy works in every country on earth.
- alexanderdmitri 5y agoDemocracy is rule by the population or officials the population elects. The existence of interest groups is independent of democracy. They form in pretty much every political system on the planet, not just democratic ones.
- seibelj 5y agoThe point I was making is in regards to people who want bitcoin mining banned - it was attempted in NY and the elected politicians folded under pressure. That is the democratic process.
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