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39 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 3 Jan \ on: Half of Gen Z supports Marxism/socialism. Here’s why. (2020) econ
Surprise surprise, they have no clue what they're talking about.
Unfortunately, such people still get to vote en masse.
Additionally people do not understand capitalism or the free market. Mal-education is at the root of the problem and expecting the system that created the problem to fix it is a fools errand.
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This is the number one reason why I oppose democracy.
Many years ago I remember pissing people off when I would complain about the California proposition system. A system where the voters directly enact legislation. Over and over again it has been demonstrated the public doesn't understand what they are doing.
Those that can't lead themselves are not qualified to select their leaders.
~ Michael Malice
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I think people should basically only get to vote on repealing things and recalling elected officials. Basically, it should just be a pressure release valve.
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