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FBaggins

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1. I don't accept the premise of the question

Reply to Amimnoch (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2019, 08:39 AM

Aug 2019

Do we really have to assume that I know best and my constituents are all idiots?

Not an ideal position for someone who believes in democracy. Did I lie to get elected in the first place?

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Philosophical hypothetical question 1: [View all] Amimnoch Aug 2019 OP

I don't accept the premise of the question FBaggins Aug 2019 #1

For a little background.. Amimnoch Aug 2019 #4

Yes, no, or pass Sleepscratch Aug 2019 #2

The politician's dilemma... Wounded Bear Aug 2019 #3