Democracy Fail: Trump versus Sanders
Democracy Turns Ugly in 2016
May 11, 20167m 29s
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Show Notes
It's taboo to criticize democracy. However, if we want to have clear political philosophies, we need to look at both the theory and the practice of democracy. Voters in New Hampshire freely chose a self-described socialist and a thinly-veiled fascist as their #1 picks. That should trouble us.
With a little effort, we might be able to construct a superior political system that doesn't allow foolish politicians to enact foolish policies.
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