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Yes and I believe this one of the most problematic aspects of representative democracies. Policies are often complex so hardly anyone has the time to educate th
by cycomanic 1y ago
Yes and I believe this one of the most problematic aspects of representative democracies. Policies are often complex so hardly anyone has the time to educate themselves on all policies of a party, instead many revert to the other extreme and simply cheer for their team.
An interesting concept to alleviate this problem has been pioneered in Melbourne local politics is citizen councils.
- XorNot 1y agoI only ever hear this used by people who insist that bad faith interlocutors just need to be given a 10th chance to make their point. No one has infinite time or attention.
- LeonB 1y agoMy Google skills are failing me here — can you provide a link, and/or some more search terms, regarding these citizen councils? Is it specific to Melbourne municipal council or other Victorian LGA’s?
- cycomanic 1y agoThe correct term seems to be citizen assemblies (apologies). Here's a link: https://www.newdemocracy.com.au/independent-citizens-assemblies/ https://www.newdemocracy.com.au/independent-citizens-assembl...