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Previously on "Are we witnessing the end of democracy?"

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  • aussielong
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    And as Democracy falls. Will we see the rise of other political systems?

    Was that filmed during Movember?

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  • darrenb
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    Two different constituencies

    Politicians deliver two services: words and actions. Votes can get you words, and money can get you actions.

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  • MarillionFan
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    And as Democracy falls. Will we see the rise of other political systems?

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  • DimPrawn
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    Originally posted by doodab View Post
    Are we witnessing the end of democracy?
    Only if it clashes with the X Factor/TOWIE/IACGMOOH

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  • AlfredJPruffock
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    Democracy : A system of politics which ensures - that no matter which Party gains the majority vote - the Government always gets in.

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by filthy1980 View Post
    Republic?

    in a democracy 51% of the people can vote to take away the rights of the other 49%, in a republic even the 0.1%'s rights are protected
    Which particular republic would that be?

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  • doodab
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    Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post
    Any democracy can be called undemocratic but it is the best system of government there is.
    Except in those situations where it simply doesn't work or causes the wrong things to be done.

    I think we need a republic staffed with philosopher kings.

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  • lilelvis2000
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    Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post
    That is a typical cynical cliche ridden whinge. Any democracy can be called undemocratic but it is the best system of government there is.
    Hey if I could get in there and be bathed in money - I'd probably end up doing the same.

    I've always considered a benevolent dictator a good idea. Any around?

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  • filthy1980
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    Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post
    That is a typical cynical cliche ridden whinge. Any democracy can be called undemocratic but it is the best system of government there is.
    Republic?

    in a democracy 51% of the people can vote to take away the rights of the other 49%, in a republic even the 0.1%'s rights are protected

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  • russell
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    There is no democracy, you get to choose between a bunch of corrupt idiots vs another bunch of corrupt idiots.

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  • BrilloPad
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    Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post
    That is a typical cynical cliche ridden whinge. Any democracy can be called undemocratic but it is the best system of government there is.
    Maybe there should be more referendums? How about one on bringing back the death penalty?

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  • DodgyAgent
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    Originally posted by lilelvis2000 View Post
    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.
    That is a typical cynical cliche ridden whinge. Any democracy can be called undemocratic but it is the best system of government there is.

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  • Paddy
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    Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View Post
    Democracy isn't always about populism it is about representation.
    What AB said, we have never had democracy in the UK

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View Post
    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.
    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?

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  • lilelvis2000
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    Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View Post
    Democracy isn't always about populism it is about representation.
    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.

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