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That's the opposite of a democracy, that's a rule of money. One dollar, one vote is about the furthest you can get from 'democratic influence'. A system of oli
by vkou 3y ago
That's the opposite of a democracy, that's a rule of money. One dollar, one vote is about the furthest you can get from 'democratic influence'.
A system of oligarchic patronage would also have the properties you describe, and I cannot seriously call that one a democracy, either.
- Manuel_D 3y agoAnd in a normal democracy, some people don't vote. Others have enough disposable time to actively volunteer and organize. And others have the money to lobby and influence politicians or pay for lots of ads and messaging.