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Pittsburgh Lambic
Feb 16, 2011

Talmonis posted:

Distributive and executive power absolutely should be held in the hands of educated representatives, that have been voted on by the people. Tyranny of the majority is a monstrous thing, and would absolutely result in horror for those in the minority. Self determination is important, but making decisions that effect others should require education and ethics, rather than a simple majority opinion.

what are you talking about, there is no reason why legislation, regulation, prosecution, etc. cannot all be decided by referendum in our amazing electronic age

anyone who doesn't believe in government by hashtag is a fuckin centrist and should be shot

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Pittsburgh Lambic
Feb 16, 2011
how does centrism work btw, are courts a centrist institution due to being officiated by an elected judge rather than a lynch mob

Pittsburgh Lambic
Feb 16, 2011
based on the op's definition of leftism is it considered a Grand Heroic Leftist Uprising to rush the courthouse where a black dude is on trial for raping a white chick and drag him outside and

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