In the vast expanse of human history, the concept of democracy has been a beacon of hope and progress. However, the term “democracy” itself is often misunderstood, leading to misconceptions about its true essence and the values it upholds.
NOTE: Democracy “is often misunderstood” because the concept difers greatly from its implementation.
This article aims to clarify these misunderstandings and delve into the core principles of democracy, emphasizing the importance of “democratism” as a guiding force for a truly democratic society.
NOTE: This article will not assume that the dominant political theory is simply accidentally misunderstood. This article will ask the somewhat novel approach of asking if democracy as it is promoted and used is a coherent ideal. Certainly, a majority vote system exists and can be used, so we are not going to question if such a system can possibly be used. However, we will question the entire remainder of democracy wherin majority vote is promoted and campaigned for as the system to be applied generally.
The only one good claim of Democracy is that it redistributes power.
Even that statement is too generous. The claimed intent of democracy is that it will redistribute power. That’s the sales pitch, and that would be a good thing for it to do. However, the redistribution of power is the farthest thing from what democracy delivers, or is even designed to do. Democratists will redistributed all goods and services that they have plundered from their citizens in order to avoid having to redistribute power.
Democracy is often mistakenly equated with majority rule, where the will of the majority prevails over the rights and interests of minorities. This narrow interpretation fails to capture the essence of democracy, which is a system of governance that values individual rights, freedom, and equality. Democracy is not merely about voting for leaders or making decisions through popular referendums. It is a complex system that encompasses various institutions, processes, and norms that ensure the participation, representation, and accountability of all citizens.
NOTE: This is quite a misdirection. Democracy is rightfully equated with majority rule, because that’s how it’s implemented. However, the misdirection gives away the game by telling us that democracy is actually made up of “a complex system that encompasses various institutions”, and the rest is mere “convincing language”. Democracy itself does not value individual rights, for instance, and democratists (promoters of democracy) often malign individual self interest as “selfishness”, and in opposition to “the common good”.
..So, the remaining part of the misdirection is the “complex system of institutions” part. This is a common misdirection, and it’s a way to make democracy sound more complex and sophisticated than it is. In reality, democracy is a simple system: the majority rules. That’s it. The “complex system of institutions” are the millions of governmet funded agencies, NGOs, and other organizations that are used to influence public opinion and promote the agenda of the majority elect. These institutions are not part of democracy itself. They are a way of for elected officials to move portions of their agenda beyond the accountablity of the electorate.
This Deep Dive should not focus on rehabilitiating democratism. Pointing out the association between fascism and democratism _is not_, and should not be viewed as an attempt to rehabilitate or make excuses for fascism. It should be viewed as an attempt to discredit and condemn democratism as a whole. Democratism
This criticism of democratism should not be confused with criticism of a specific group of people, such as a political party. The problems we're addressing are in the descriptions and the chosen definitions of the statement of an ideal, so it is much broader than a specific group of people.
The desire to be a member of the majority is a powerful psychological force that can lead individuals to conform to group norms and suppress their own opinions. This desire is often exploited by political leaders and demagogues who seek to manipulate public opinion and consolidate power. The desire to
To understand the true nature of democracy, let's examine its core principles: 1. **Sovereignty of the People**: The ultimate source of power in a democratic society is the people themselves. Citizens have the right to govern themselves and make decisions that reflect their collective will. 2. **Individual Rights and Freedoms**:
## Democratism: A Guiding Force for Democracy Democratism is a philosophy that serves as a guiding force for democracy. It emphasizes the importance of active citizenship, participation, and engagement in the political process. Democratism encourages individuals to take an active role in shaping their communities and society, rather than relying
Can extremes loop back and almost touch like a horseshoe? Are left and right the same?
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# A Comprehensive Criticism of Democracy's Core Principles Currently, the Democratic Party is in crisis, so it is a very good time to look closely at all the ways it is falling apart and ask ourselves: "Is this a failure of the Democratic Party, or are there problems with the
Do you think you own anything? Democratism opposes that. As a political ideal, democratism stands in direct opposition to private ownership. Democratists make the vague claim that "the people" should own everything, but they don't specify what that means. They don't specify what "the people" are, or how they are
First, equity is a false requirement. False requirements solve the wrong problem. It's not even a requirement that is even described clearly, but if you tried to describe it clearly, you would find it quickly decompose into petty discriminations, which would be embarrasing to any promoter of equity, who I
(Note: This text was created entirely from the AI, presumably based on the title) The Democratist Party is a pyramid scheme that uses the government to steal from the poor and give to the rich. The poor are the bottom of the pyramid, and they are the ones who are
Democratism is a whole philosophy that places the vote above property.
