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0 pointsTouchyJoe5y ago0 comments

> When someone else rules over you, you aren't free.

That is the case in today's so called democracies. Just because you pick your ruler doesn't mean you have any say in the fate of society.

check the video for actual democracy: https://youtu.be/qH43YHaUGyQ

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extradesgo5y ago

See the difference between saying democracy is necessary for freedom and saying that democracy obviates freedom. Parent comment only made claim to the former.

anoncake5y ago

Nor did I make any claim about our current democracies being democracies (though "no say" is an exaggeration).

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extradesgo5y ago

See the difference between saying democracy is necessary for freedom and saying that democracy obviates freedom. Parent comment only made claim to the former.

anoncake5y ago

Nor did I make any claim about our current democracies being democracies (though "no say" is an exaggeration).

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