Since Democracy Isn't Working...
- Thread starter What Would Jesus Do?
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The problem with the fairness doctrine is its not at all fair. In addition rather than promote debate it stifles debate. It a mis named, lousy piece of legislation
Democracy has never worked. That's one reason the Founders designed and structured this to be a Republic. I'm not sure why that is so hard to understand. I'm not sure how or why Democracy replaced a Republic. Nowadays, most people instinctively refer to America as a Democracy. Like Democracy is the be-all, end-all "good thing."
The sad truth is, the overwhelming majority of the average citizen demographic are cattle. You point them in a direction, and they will go willingly. It's a herd. Then, there is a much smaller percentage that actually seeks to consume knowledge and understanding of the ramifications of how governing bodies work, have worked and can work. Those people may come to different conclusions as to which ones work better, given the times, but they usually have a lot more vested in the current conditions and their potential outcomes than that 99% who just do what they're told. The people that own this country know, and have always known, that making sure the 99% never gets lower, have it so wrapped-up that the 1% who have a better understanding don't stand a chance at shifting the 99% because the owners own more and have more influence. Occasionally you get a crumb, but that's incidental.
The sad truth is, the overwhelming majority of the average citizen demographic are cattle. You point them in a direction, and they will go willingly. It's a herd. Then, there is a much smaller percentage that actually seeks to consume knowledge and understanding of the ramifications of how governing bodies work, have worked and can work. Those people may come to different conclusions as to which ones work better, given the times, but they usually have a lot more vested in the current conditions and their potential outcomes than that 99% who just do what they're told. The people that own this country know, and have always known, that making sure the 99% never gets lower, have it so wrapped-up that the 1% who have a better understanding don't stand a chance at shifting the 99% because the owners own more and have more influence. Occasionally you get a crumb, but that's incidental.
Mandatory health insurance that the government enforces is such a blessing to you? I could maybe see a case if we had a single-payer system, but to cheer the ACA like you do is embarrassing. You get a crumb and you act like you've won some major battle. That's not optimistic, that's delusional.
I don't think you get to make this argument if you are on the side that has opposed raising the minimum wage.
If we have a decent minimum wage with automatic cost of living increases, this couldn't happen.
Doesn't look very much like me.I think we know how you want to "fix" democracy.
