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Real democracies are tyrannies of the 51%
by ReptileMan 2y ago
Real democracies are tyrannies of the 51%
- consumerx 2y agoExactly
- kergonath 2y agoOn any specific issue that’s right, but it is lot the case at the system level. The reason why is that even if you are on the winning side sometimes, a lot of factors ensure that you’ll be on the 49% side every now and then. And then it is in your interest that your rights are defended. This is not some new or particularly deep insight. It is the basis of political liberalism.
- stoperaticless 2y agoVery true if 51% is somehow disconnected/shielded from the 49% and power basically never changes sides. But it is only technically correct, if tyrants regularly agree to cede the power to new tyrant without bloodshed or even a tantrum.