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malaise

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18. Thanks for a great post

Sun Dec 26, 2021, 03:42 PM

Dec 2021

I live in a parliamentary system myself, but data suggests that the once independent bureaucracy has been weakened with copycat Thatcher-initiated partisan Quangos. Further the overlap between the executive and the legislative branches has facilitated the rise of partisanship. Party before country is a real worry in many countries.

That said, your points related to elections, guns, money and special interests in politics and importantly, the social democratic benefits available to all Australians, are very important.
Love your implied definition of freedom.

Season’s greetings and thanks.

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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

The entire roots of Silicon Valley have to be pulled up to fix the Oppo that's been running against Budi Dec 2021 #8

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

Not a history major, but if I had to guess this is what I would say Dan Dec 2021 #15

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