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On Thu, 21 May 2026 06:21:36 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote: > On Thu, 21 May 2026 03:27:20 -0000 (UTC), Roger Blake wrote: > >> On 2026-05-21, Lawrence D’Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> wrote: >>> >>> In our freedom-loving secular democracy, we can’t get 51% of the >>> people to agree on anything. >> >> Possibly not at this time, at least. But if at some point 51% or more >> of the people get riled up en masse over some issue and look for a >> scapegoat it could lead to some difficulties if there is nothing to >> restrain them. > > We’ve seen that happen in the USA already. > > What keeps democracies safe is something called “checks and balances”. What makes 'democracies' safe is inertia and unelected bureaucracies that persist with a life of their own. If you say ACA failed because of Republican intransigence or the SAFE act was stillborn because of Democrat intransigence, or activist judges get above themselves you're looking at checks and balances. 'Progress' has unfortunate overtones so I'll say meaningful change is almost impossible. AIPAC just bought a nomination for a dependably Zionist candidate and are very proud of themselves. It only cost $20 million in their eyes.
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