Democracy Debate

The cluster revolves around discussions of democracy's nature, often debating whether specific actions or outcomes exemplify 'democracy in action,' its flaws like mob rule, or arguments for and against it in political contexts.

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Sample Comments

dredmorbius Jun 14, 2013 View on HN

You're assuming this is a democracy.

asdfqwertzxcv Dec 16, 2022 View on HN

No, this is democracy in action :).

bhb916 Apr 1, 2012 View on HN

No, dude, that's just democracy.

bigyabai Jan 6, 2026 View on HN

We're talking about a democracy.

kortilla Jan 11, 2021 View on HN

Sounds like democracy probably isn’t a good choice then.

lainga Jan 30, 2020 View on HN

Why not? It's a democracy, not a nomocracy.

dotancohen Feb 17, 2024 View on HN

That sounds like quite the argument against democracy.

ahmeneeroe-v2 Jan 29, 2025 View on HN

Sorry man, democracy and all that.

g-b-r Aug 31, 2024 View on HN

being a democracy does not guarantee that everything you do is correct

lotsofpulp Nov 28, 2024 View on HN

That sounds like an argument against democracy.