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> * those who want to wield power over you With shenanigans like this, it's easy to forget that the EU is a democratic institution. At least on paper, European
by repelsteeltje 3y ago
> * those who want to wield power over you
With shenanigans like this, it's easy to forget that the EU is a democratic institution. At least on paper, Europeans wield power over themselves.
It's good to be wary and have a healthy dose of skepticism, but let's not get nihilistic. I'd rather be naive and trust myself and the democratic system I live in, assume good intentions from anonymous strangers and even politicians.
Because what is the alternative? How would you organize society if everyone but personal friends or [..] individuals you have a one on one relationship with deserves distrust?
- redeeman 3y agoyes, sure, its a democracy, but remember the politicians are scummy salesmen essentially LYING to get elected. Even with the relaxed attitude towards false marketing for products, they would have been shut down LONG ago if they were selling regular products. Would they get away with the lies they spout if they were selling medical products? I think not. So yeah, they WANT to wield power over you, and those who seek to do such, are the least qualified.