• Scubus@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    I really enjoy when people dont know the difference between democracy and republic. Democracy isnt failing, it simply hasnt been tried since athens. Whats failing is the system of corruption people like to call a “republic”. Why tf you would elect people to represent your interests instead of representing your interests is beyond me. Republics are the original ‘outsourcing your thinking’ creation.

    • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      Democracy isnt failing, it simply hasnt been tried

      Jesus Christ dude, crack a civics book. We have a litany of mechanisms for direct popular governance already in place. My state constitution gets updated with a raft of popularly chosen amendments every election cycle.

      Why tf you would elect people to represent your interests instead of representing your interests

      Elected bureaucracy is not the only mode of civil engagement