Throughout the world, there is an attack on the fundamental notion of democracy. Some democracies have been 'downgraded' because the mere act of having elections does not signify a democracy.
The US has weathered attempts in the past for fascism to gain control - and it seems that another attack is now underway.
When one of the dominant parties no longer appears to be championing democracy, how does that factor into the analysis that appears to presume that everyone believes in democracy [country over party]?
Excellent. However, I still struggle with the fact that some Trump supporters stick with him despite -- well, almost everything. To attribute some form of rationality to them, I must suppose there is an overarching concern that dominates everything else -- "own the libs" (anti-elitism?,) terror that the opposing party will otherwise be in charge and cause irreparable damage, or single issues like abortion (either pro or anti). Sortition may indeed be the cure.
Throughout the world, there is an attack on the fundamental notion of democracy. Some democracies have been 'downgraded' because the mere act of having elections does not signify a democracy.
The US has weathered attempts in the past for fascism to gain control - and it seems that another attack is now underway.
When one of the dominant parties no longer appears to be championing democracy, how does that factor into the analysis that appears to presume that everyone believes in democracy [country over party]?
Excellent. However, I still struggle with the fact that some Trump supporters stick with him despite -- well, almost everything. To attribute some form of rationality to them, I must suppose there is an overarching concern that dominates everything else -- "own the libs" (anti-elitism?,) terror that the opposing party will otherwise be in charge and cause irreparable damage, or single issues like abortion (either pro or anti). Sortition may indeed be the cure.
George Goverman