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vaughn tan
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on a different platform, in nov 2020, i asked whether our current version of democratic theory makes an implicit assumption of a largely homogeneous electorate that doesn't have fundamentally irreconcilable values. we seem to be exploring this in several countries rn.
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M-MM
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option c) Explain it like I’m five
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vaughn tan
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schism! or reversing diversity initiatives (🫣) both of which seem to be happening
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M-MM
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demo-what?!
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M-MM
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as noble a concept as it is – the growing number for whom it’s an ideal they either can't afford, have no clear idea how to leverage or are desperate for drastic action to help reverse their dire affairs
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vaughn tan
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we must remember its origins as a form of political organisation
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M-MM
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Imagining the state when the coffers were filled with abundance, polis was still at the epicentre of community, allied partners were able to contribute funds – or ships – and marble was the foundation of art
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vaughn tan
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the functional unit of government was small, the electorate culturally homogeneous, olive oil plentiful
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M-MM
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democracy, done well, is flavoursome, healthy and slips down the palate with ease
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M-MM
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I can see now why Václav Havel had a penchant for conducting affairs of state from his kitchen
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vaughn tan
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always where the real party's at
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