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[–] thisisbutaname@discuss.tchncs.de 24 points 1 week ago (2 children)

The inefficiency of democracy is not a flaw, it's a fundamental feature

[–] Fabian@lemmy.zip 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I would say it is more of a tradeoff. Being able to quickly make decisions is nice. But I rather have a strong and democratic parliament than a president as powerful as a medieval monarch.

[–] boreengreen@lemm.ee 11 points 1 week ago

Double-edged sword, as it were.