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[–] zifnab25@hexbear.net 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

America was NEVER a democracy

Eh. It had a few moments.

Window dressing has changed over the years, but the fundamentals remain.

The fundamental structure of democracy still exists. I believe it is the people who are ultimately too alienated and terrified of one another to properly utilize it.

[–] asg101@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The fundamental structure of democracy still exists

Hmmm, what flavor kool-aid did you get?

[–] zifnab25@hexbear.net 1 points 2 years ago

The one that has the elections and the candidates running popular campaigns and the people lining up in droves to participate.