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> What I say is that holding the general public in low esteem while at the same time holding democratic values sacred is, as Spock would say, illogical. I full
by throwawayq3423 2y ago
> What I say is that holding the general public in low esteem while at the same time holding democratic values sacred is, as Spock would say, illogical.
I fully agree. The last year has shaken my confidence in democracy more than any other time in my lifetime. Not because of threats of war or revolution, but because what is the point of elections if the majority is chronically misinformed? Why have a yes/no election if no one knows what the question is?
It's still the best worst system, and i'm still going to vote in 2 years and again in 4, but my faith is low.
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> last year has shaken my confidence in democracy Read the federalist papers. Our obsession with elections has destabilised the balance built into our republic.
- throwawayq3423 2y agoMeaning what, elections aren't a necessary part of democracy?
- JumpCrisscross 2y ago> elections aren't a necessary part of democracy? Read the Federalist Papers. Elections are an essential part of democracy. But it's possible to overdo it, and elections alone a democracy does not make. (Much less a functioning republic.)
- throwawayq3423 2y agoI supposed I dont understand your point. 4 years is too often to vote for a President?