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True that he was democratically elected. But it's hard to call a government democratic when they shoot and kill protesters.
by koonsolo 5y ago
True that he was democratically elected. But it's hard to call a government democratic when they shoot and kill protesters.
- mbg721 5y agoWalling themselves off from (edit: potential) protesters at taxpayer expense is still good, though?
- leereeves 5y agoI'd say instead that it shows that being democratic doesn't preclude being corrupt and authoritarian.
- cloverich 5y agoI like to think its a step wise progression with the ideal being leaders can change without requiring a revolution or war to happen.
- jacquesm 5y agoDemocracy is first and foremost about peaceful transfer of power after elections. Anything on top of that is luxury. The only alternative is a series of civil wars.