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When is democracy appropriate and when is it not? (sh.itjust.works)

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When is authoritarianism appropriate and when is it not?

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[-] Moonweedbaddegrasse@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

Democracy is only appropriate when the society in question is willing to accept the results of a democratic vote. If divisions in the society are so ingrained that this doesnt happen, then democracy doesn't work.

this post was submitted on 17 May 2025

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