rupol2000 Gold Member Joined Aug 22, 2021 Messages 18,215 Reaction score 2,630 Points 138 Jun 11, 2022 Banned #1 A parliamentary majority, like a controlling stake, is essentially a form of monopoly. Perhaps a ban on such a majority would be a step towards real democracy.
A parliamentary majority, like a controlling stake, is essentially a form of monopoly. Perhaps a ban on such a majority would be a step towards real democracy.
lg325 Diamond Member Joined Sep 13, 2020 Messages 11,584 Reaction score 10,653 Points 2,138 Location Florida's Past Jun 11, 2022 #2 How would it be implemented in democracy?
rupol2000 Gold Member Joined Aug 22, 2021 Messages 18,215 Reaction score 2,630 Points 138 Jun 11, 2022 Thread starter Banned #3 lg325 said: How would it be implemented in democracy? Click to expand... This is a rather difficult question. It seems the best option is just to cancel the plebeian democracy, and leave only the Senate. The experience of Rome says that plebeianism leads to the degeneration of democracy into ochlocracy and imperialism.
lg325 said: How would it be implemented in democracy? Click to expand... This is a rather difficult question. It seems the best option is just to cancel the plebeian democracy, and leave only the Senate. The experience of Rome says that plebeianism leads to the degeneration of democracy into ochlocracy and imperialism.
Unkotare Diamond Member Joined Aug 16, 2011 Messages 137,680 Reaction score 28,890 Points 2,180 Jun 11, 2022 #4 Shouldn't this be in the STUPID forum?
rupol2000 Gold Member Joined Aug 22, 2021 Messages 18,215 Reaction score 2,630 Points 138 Jun 11, 2022 Thread starter Banned #5 lg325 said: How would it be implemented in democracy? Click to expand... Technically, this can be done by limiting seats in parliament for one party, but this can be easily circumvented by creating puppet parties.
lg325 said: How would it be implemented in democracy? Click to expand... Technically, this can be done by limiting seats in parliament for one party, but this can be easily circumvented by creating puppet parties.
lg325 Diamond Member Joined Sep 13, 2020 Messages 11,584 Reaction score 10,653 Points 2,138 Location Florida's Past Jun 11, 2022 #6 Maybe make sure that those in the minority are guaranteed an equal voice in proceedings of the elected body.
Maybe make sure that those in the minority are guaranteed an equal voice in proceedings of the elected body.