Quote:Democracy didn't lead to this oligarchy... the corruption lead to it. That's a big distinction that needs to be pointed out.


Those with wealth and power wish to maintain their wealth and power. Democracy redistributes power and potentially can redistribute their wealth as well. This freaks out the oligarchs...


As for your critique of democracy... I mean, I guess. Remind me, Eric. You're an anarchist, right?


Because that's the only way I can understand your antipathy towards democracy. When you live in a society that is made up of more than one person, you're gonna have to enter into some sort of social contract. Unless you are the king, concessions and compromises are gonna have to be made in order to live among a group of human beings peacefully.

 

Not an anarchist, more voluntarism. Bottom line the bigger any social contract or form of government gets I oppose. I'm even fine with socialism if you have it on a small localized scale and it's what those people chose to live by. That's why it works in some smaller countries but is completely unsustainable here. 

 

Democracy is a mob rule society, the mob is often wrong. The mob supported segregation, slavery, women's suffrage, wealth redistribution, and anything else so long as they benefit in some way. It's more important to protect the rights of the one over the will of many. I'm always against wealth redistribution which is why I have a disdain for democracy as it's the easiest way for a large sector to vote the power to confiscate and distribute the wealth of others. 

 

You need a social contract keep it as simple as protect individual property rights, and protect the lives of innocents.

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