[renw0rp]

What is the difference between democracy and hybrid regime?

Even though I don't like polish government, I really don't think the country is not democratic (but if course all depends on the definitions). I would even argue that many western countries are less democratic after seeing for example some videos from protests in the Netherlands[0]

[0] https://youtu.be/VICeJG_bayg

[prometheon1]

Inferring data based on youtube videos is quite tricky, as the algorithm favors more sensational data points. Protesting in the Netherlands is great as long as you ask for permission (which is not difficult to get) and don't go rioting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLNnK5q9pfQ

[renw0rp]

I'm missing this information from the news, so maybe you could elaborate if you know the answer.

Didn't they apply for the permission or it's not as easy as you claim (at least in the times of COVID and lockdowns)?

[foxfluff]

Arguably democracy is tyranny of the majority against a minority. Sometimes this gets people riled up enough to start an illegal protest, which the authorities try to snuff out.

I don't think videos of protest say much about how democratic a country is. It just demonstrates a shortcoming of democracy.

[trasz]

Netherlands still have proper, independent courts. Poland doesn’t.