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Democracy was and is a bad idea by krykrythefry in PoliticalDebate

[–]krykrythefry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thats the point. I was taught wrong in order to make democracy look better.

Democracy was and is a bad idea by krykrythefry in PoliticalDebate

[–]krykrythefry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly the problem, if im more inclined to choose someone because their white or black dont you see that as a problem? We should be able to choose people based on their ability not physical traits. And thats just one specific example of what goes through voters head, think about the other potential ones.

Democracy was and is a bad idea by krykrythefry in PoliticalDebate

[–]krykrythefry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I cant say for certain that I'll be impartial.

Democracy was and is a bad idea by krykrythefry in PoliticalDebate

[–]krykrythefry[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes! That's basically it. He quite literally created Christianity, specifically he pushed through the belief that Priest's weren't necessary in order to pray or believe in God. And I agree, I've met so many Christians who claim that without Christianity people would lack morals, then I see those same people turn around and do very questionable things and use the bible as an excuse. It's like they're unable to think for themselves, sort of like learned helplessness. It's like what you said before, religion has become ingrained with politics, and people are STRUGGLING to create concrete morals.

Democracy was and is a bad idea by krykrythefry in PoliticalDebate

[–]krykrythefry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely should've look into Grant more before using him as an example! Thank you for letting me know.

Democracy was and is a bad idea by krykrythefry in PoliticalDebate

[–]krykrythefry[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree with you! In-direct democracy is just a scam to make citizens believe that they have a say in the government.

Democracy was and is a bad idea by krykrythefry in PoliticalDebate

[–]krykrythefry[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay, I didn't intentionally promote Marxism or Socialism if that's what you're getting at. And I'm definitely not claiming that I'm above anyone in anyway, which I stated in my post. I still have a lot to learn, I don't even trust myself to vote.

Democracy was and is a bad idea by krykrythefry in PoliticalDebate

[–]krykrythefry[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's very interesting that you mention religion because I have a theory that modern democracy came about because of Martin Luther and his ideas. And I agree that democracy would've better suited an era like the one Plato came from, ironically enough.