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> an attack against democracy This reminds that when Judge Aaron Persky was recalled, some rejected it because Persky had been elected. Well, that's what a rec
by benatkin 5y ago
> an attack against democracy
This reminds that when Judge Aaron Persky was recalled, some rejected it because Persky had been elected. Well, that's what a recall is, folks. And in this case, that's what impeachment is. There are rare cases where an elected official is removed, but that doesn't invalidate the democracy, unless something more is going on. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Persky https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Persky
- travisjungroth 5y agoIt's not a binary invalidation, but the recent California Governor recall is an example of how they can be used to (attempt) to undermine democracy. It's not meant to be a follow-up election for the people who are more likely to vote (can take time off work). Recalls are great for when something happens that makes the electorate change their mind. In California's case, they were starting recall petitions from day 1.
- daniel-cussen 5y agoDemocracy is a popularity contest. That's what it is. Elect implies popularity. People choose you because they want you to do that job. You can ask them to choose you. And they can like you for whatever reason they please, they can like you because you're smart, or stupid (see Victor Hugo), any reason they want. It comes down to freedom, they're free to decide not only between A and B but with whatever rubric they like the best. For instance I only vote for candidates if they are heavily slandered. If both candidates, presidential candidates, have a perfect clean slate, neither has had any mud slung on them? Unthinkable. Still vote. Write "Count my vote void."