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[–] schwim@lemm.ee 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The US has never been a democracy. Even if we weren't governed by corporate entities, the definition of democracy does not include anything close to the electoral college.

[–] KevonLooney@lemm.ee -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think that's too strict of a definition. There's a gradation between democracy and authoritarianism. But you are correct; the US is actually more of a democracy than it has ever been.

[–] lars@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 1 year ago

the US is more of a democracy than it has ever been

During every census, the least populous states, which are not politically moderate places, get an even louder voice in Congress.

Meanwhile, 1 in 8 Americans live in California. But they get but a whisper per capita in terms of representation in Washington. Boooooooo.