cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/58907227
“The space researcher was allegedly randomly checked on arrival, during which his professional computer and personal telephone were allegedly searched. Similarly, messages about the Trump administration’s treatment of scientists have been found.”
If what the majority wants has no influence on policy decisons, and politics are only influenced by what the economic elite want, what is that?
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/perspectives-on-politics/article/testing-theories-of-american-politics-elites-interest-groups-and-average-citizens/62327F513959D0A304D4893B382B992B
A flawed democracy. Literally still a democracy. I’m not defending it. I think it’s shit. But I also think people claiming that it isn’t a democracy is disingenuous, hyperbolic, and a bit shit too.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-democracy-report-1.7486317