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Nemeski@lemm.ee to News@lemmy.world ·
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U.S. could lose democracy status, says global watchdog

www.cbc.ca

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U.S. could lose democracy status, says global watchdog

www.cbc.ca

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    1. Democracy isn’t a status given by some watchdog.
    2. Democracy is shit
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      So you’re all for dictatorships then?

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        Democracy and dictatorship is not a dichotomy.

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      Oooh edgy.

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      What do you mean by that?

      • Do you mean electoral politics is fundamentally flawed?
      • Do you mean direct action by the working class (workers democracy) is better than liberalism?
      • Or are you just begging to have the orange tyrants foot deep down your throat?
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        1. Yes. Obviously.

        2. No. Both are shit.

        3. No.

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      Anything else than democracy is shittier

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        Demonstrably false.

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          We await patiently for your demonstration.

        • Revan343@lemmy.ca
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          Go ahead and demonstrate it then

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          Only for those who prefer the taste of boot leather.

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