• Pennomi@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Yeah I’m not pretending I’ve thought deeply about my proposed system. But the people at very least deserve the ability to have a direct hand in legislation. Politicians are not scared enough of their electorate.

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      5 months ago

      I used to agree that people should be able to vote directly on issues. Not sure where I land anymore. We seem way more vulnerable to propaganda than one would have expected.

      If the status quo somehow carries on for another decade I wouldn’t be surprised if the 20% to 30% of extremist nuts becomes 50% or higher.

      Wish I had a solution.

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        5 months ago

        Unfortunately, all the problems that exist in the population also exist for legislators. Turns out they are extremely vulnerable as well!