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4. True but when that mandatory voting law was introduced

Sun Dec 26, 2021, 10:51 AM

Dec 2021

it excluded the indigenous people.
They were able to ban assault rifles without the madness of an NRA.
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Is Australia a more Democratic country than the USA? [View all] malaise Dec 2021 OP

Fairly soon, many countries will be more democratic than the US. Irish_Dem Dec 2021 #1

Hi, malaise! spooky3 Dec 2021 #2

I can't agree with #1 (requiring people to vote). Dial H For Hero Dec 2021 #3

True but when that mandatory voting law was introduced malaise Dec 2021 #4

Look up Juice Media for your answers. JanMichael Dec 2021 #5

Yep - there is no simple answer here malaise Dec 2021 #6

Snort KentuckyWoman Dec 2021 #7

It's not that Australia has become more democratic. roamer65 Dec 2021 #9

Don't think that the USA is considered a real Democracy anymore Dan Dec 2021 #10

So here is another question malaise Dec 2021 #11

Yes, in many ways pecosbob Dec 2021 #14

Agree malaise Dec 2021 #20

You first. brooklynite Dec 2021 #12

You're getting shy in your old age malaise Dec 2021 #13

I wouldn't say "more" Democratic, but... pecosbob Dec 2021 #16

One of the most important indices on the planet malaise Dec 2021 #19

I'm a dual citizen of Australia & US NQCowboy68 Dec 2021 #17

Thanks for a great post malaise Dec 2021 #18

Thanks friend, for your honest answer FakeNoose Dec 2021 #21