The US republic was basically founded on pamphlets, newspapers, books..then incredibly long debates and respectful discussion. Look at the structure of the Lin

The US republic was basically founded on pamphlets, newspapers, books..then incredibly long debates and respectful discussion. Look at the structure of the Lincoln–Douglas debates. One candidate spoke for 60 minutes, followed by a 90-minute response and a final 30-minute rejoinder by the first candidate. That doesn't work anymore. None of this works. Yes, all opposing voices will be silenced until there is 1 party basically everywhere. That is what people want and so that is what you will get in a democracy. There is no evidence to the contrary. I am just glad I am old enough to have lived most my life already.