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by palmfacehn
979 days ago
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This is one of the many downsides of democracy as a mandate for governance. If you don't like war or violence, "You should have voted harder". Specially prepared polling statistics or the misleading premises of democracy can be used to conflate the state with the populace. Personification of the state is another common trope. The concept of 'total war' follow from the above. It is a foregone conclusion from democratic premises and the incentives of officials. |
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