@nohowling@allenvonghornet If you are too obtuse to understand that he isn’t going actually to kill a coworker then I hope you don’t ever go to a bar with people that don’t live on the internet
@slime_machine@lazytrungsan I hate that people don’t understand how important defining your terms are to an argument. I spent the first third of my undergrad thesis defining what I was talking about even though most people kinda know what it is.
@scottynopoker@taraelij@SilverHairGamer@LeolucaRandisi I don't think you do, read Plato's republic book 8 where we get his critique of pure democracy, and federalist papers 39 & 85. https://t.co/TclWwzx9c3 this video also gives a decent overview. Then form your own opinion like a good rational animal.
@scottynopoker@taraelij@SilverHairGamer@LeolucaRandisi What I am referring to is how the founding fathers were against a pure democracy due to the tyranny of the majority. That is why they have electors serve as representatives. You don't have to agree with their system, but you should understand why.
@0THETRUTHHURTS1@taraelij@SilverHairGamer@LeolucaRandisi Because the Electoral College is about voting for electors who then vote as representation. One person = one vote (i.e a direct democracy) is exactly what Plato and the founding fathers were against if you read their thoughts. You don't need to agree with them.
@0THETRUTHHURTS1@taraelij@SilverHairGamer@LeolucaRandisi I am aware. I'm remarking on how we are purposefully not a direct democracy, and how this was for a purpose. I'm not saying if that's a good or bad thing, figure that out yourself. I would recommend reading Plato's Republic Book 9 and Federalist Papers #39 & #89.
@taraelij@SilverHairGamer@LeolucaRandisi there is a reason the founding fathers didn't want that. They built our government as a republic and not a direct democracy to avoid the tyranny of the majority.