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@ThriftyQuokkaLibertarianDisagreements10mos ago

democracy is not inherently oligarchic

It's designed to delegate decision-making to elected representatives, who are held accountable by the electorate. This delegation is a practical necessity due to the complexities of modern governance.

Take the example of India, the world's largest democracy. It would be impractical for the country's 1.3 billion citizens to directly vote on every single issue. Thus, they elect representatives who are supposed to reflect their interests and make decisions on their behalf.

This system doesn't preclude public participation. There are mechanisms like referendums and public consultations that serve to include the voice of the people in decision-making.

The key lies in maintaining a balance between efficiency and inclusivity, ensuring that the elected representatives are truly accountable to the people.

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  @VulcanMan6  from Kansas commented…10mos10MO

I don't think democracy is oligarchic, just "representative democracy" is oligarchic. Representative democracy is simply oligarchy disguised as a democracy, under the guise of freely choosing your own oligarchs.

I would argue that most of the current complexities of governance are largely the result of our current political and economic bureaucracies, not necessarily any kind of inherent problem of societies itself. Also, not every citizen needs to have a say on every little decision in the world, only in the decisions that apply to you or whatever "group" you are in,…  Read more

 @9DRRZJZ from Alaska commented…9mos9MO

False! What seperates government from private business is government is an institution that reserves the power to use force on innocent persons. Only government can demand that you obey its decrees or is will send people with guns and chains to drag you off to prison or court. No other institution may do this. This is called political power, and its the most dangerous thing known to man. It currupts the souls of all who use it and makes government nothing more than pure evil. Of course, the evil is necessary on an infinitisimal scale to prevent threats to our liberty under anarchy, by securin…  Read more

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