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JumpCrisscross 2 years 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.

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throwawayq3423 2 years ago | parent [-]

Meaning what, elections aren't a necessary part of democracy?

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JumpCrisscross 2 years ago | parent [-]

> 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 2 years ago \| parent [-]
		I supposed I dont understand your point. 4 years is too often to vote for a President?