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genxlib

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4. I think it depends on your definition

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Jul 3, 2023, 09:48 PM

Jul 2023

Do I expect democracy to go away? Very small chance.

Do I see us becoming a very non-representative democracy? Where votes are rarely effectual and the minority carries too much power? It has already happened and we are in danger of having it cemented in place for a long time.

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In how much danger is American democracy? [View all] kentuck Jul 2023 OP

The Supreme Court, the gerrymander, dark money bronxiteforever Jul 2023 #1

When the Great Climate Migration starts en masse, democracy will be done in North America. roamer65 Jul 2023 #2

I fully expect the right wing to attempt a breakup of the United States in the next 20 years. Initech Jul 2023 #3

I think it depends on your definition genxlib Jul 2023 #4

Other -- assuming facts not in evidence unblock Jul 2023 #5