Imagine a world where our politicians cast votes based on what is right and good, rather than whether they will be reelected.
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Replying to @billpollock
@billpollock then by definition they wouldn't be politicians - they would instead be aristocrats ("aristocracy" = "rule by the best")1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @anomalyuk
@anomalyuk that would be the best in their opinion.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @billpollock
@billpollock as opposed to "the right and good", which are unambiguous absolutes?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @anomalyuk
@anomalyuk big difference between voting on issues based on getting reelected vs. attempting to reflect the views of your constituents.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @billpollock
Does that from
@billpollock count as "most desperate defence of democracy of the week"?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @anomalyuk
@anomalyuk oh, I'm a big advocate for democracy, in principle. Nothing desperate about it.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@billpollock as an advocate of democracy, then, what alternative to elections do you suggest for determining the views of constituents?
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