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by zeveb 2053 days ago
Why is that a problem? I would rather have a doge from a good family, who has been exposed to international trade and great power politics from birth, than one who was sweeping out the stables three days ago.

The non-elite are not inherently purer than the elite, and they are generally less well-educated. I am not certain how 'elite' has become a bad thing: shouldn't we all aspire to be among the elite?

I thought that there was some real genius to the English system, which at one time provided voices for both the great families and the citizenry, roughly balanced under the Crown. So too the U.S. system of senatorial selection prior to the passage of the 17th Amendment.
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MeinBlutIstBlau 2053 days ago
I'm somewhat in the same camp. There is always going to be an Elite class in society. Why not let them stay there? Why do we have to play coy about the whole thing on how they are intrinsically evil when in fact they're often the ones with some of the most heavy of burdens. I do think that it's worth some concessions that they do get to have more luxuries in life due to that, but who cares, they were going to get them anyway. At least they're at the forefront for everybody to be aware of and seeing their activities.

I'm 100% also behind this because they aren't complete jaded "rags to riches" people. This is one reason why I think in the US we have such a huge issue with selfishness in general. If you worked for what you earned, it is yours. Therefore, it's in everyone's mindset to be selfish/greedy. Whereas if you had an Elite class handle things such as this, you can rest assured everything they do isn't solely for their self interest. They don't do things just for money. If their morals are somewhat sound in reasoning, I can't see why they'd overlook the cost of things much like we do in the US over literally everything.

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a_imho 2053 days ago
It is only a problem if you think the common people with their common problems should be represented first and foremost including stable folks.

Also, there is a moral argument about equality and diversity. If you interpret democracy as in rule-by-the-people it is only fair that everyone has a chance to represent.

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