When those who champion it's cause are forced to admit that there are times that populist decision making simply isn't possible, where does that leave democracy?
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Democracy isn't always about populism it is about representation.Originally posted by doodab View PostJust saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
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Agree. Now explain that to elected politicians and the average voter. Good luck!Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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But there has to be a balance between the two. Politicians should not ignore the populist view when it is incredibly strong and should not represent a minority view when that view is unreasonable or goes against the common good.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostJust saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
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Its more than that, but that's the part that everyone knows..or at least believes. Sadly so much of it has been corrupted by payoffs from corporations and interest groups. Power and money is just too great a thing to give up for something as unimportant as morality. case in point - Blair.Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostMcCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."Comment
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Yep, but wouldn't it be nice to see politicians who'll explain to populists why they're wrong instead of pandering or pretending to pander?Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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What AB said, we have never had democracy in the UKOriginally posted by Arturo Bassick View Post"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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That is a typical cynical cliche ridden whinge. Any democracy can be called undemocratic but it is the best system of government there is.Originally posted by lilelvis2000 View PostLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Maybe there should be more referendums? How about one on bringing back the death penalty?Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostComment
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There is no democracy, you get to choose between a bunch of corrupt idiots vs another bunch of corrupt idiots.Comment
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