Imagine a world where our politicians cast votes based on what is right and good, rather than whether they will be reelected.
@billpollock as opposed to "the right and good", which are unambiguous absolutes?
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@anomalyuk big difference between voting on issues based on getting reelected vs. attempting to reflect the views of your constituents. -
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@billpollock count as "most desperate defence of democracy of the week"? -
@anomalyuk oh, I'm a big advocate for democracy, in principle. Nothing desperate about it. -
@billpollock as an advocate of democracy, then, what alternative to elections do you suggest for determining the views of constituents?
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