Where was the voice of the average D voter I do not hear a groundswell of D voters complaining about the choice on the D ticket. They overwhelming voted for the Biden/Harris ticket in the primary. Biden bowed out and Harris is now at the top of the ticket.
12. Free courts Even in a perfectly functioning democracy, disputes will arise. In these situations, it’s important that both sides have equal access to an independent body that can resolve the dispute. In democracies, this is the judicial system. Judges are a bit like referees – they’re an independent body that is supposed to apply the rules the same to all. A football match would be a sham if the ref was picked by one of the teams, and democracy is similarly shambolic when the government packs the courts with its friends or disregards judicial decisions Exactly, the courts decide and we accept. that is why 60 cases in the last election were thrown out. No evidence
13. Accepting election results When elections don’t go the way of those in power, they must accept them and step down. The peaceful transfer of power defines the democratic process. Losers of elections must accept defeat, and though they can and should continue to openly share their ideas and participate in public debate, they must accept that their positions do not at present have majority support .Exactly, the D party as you say accepted the results of the last election. The R did not. Loser must accept defeat. The R's didn't. What party is the antithesis of a democracy?
14. Rule of law Democratic societies operate under the rule of law. This essentially means that a nation’s laws apply equally to all people, and everyone, especially the government, must play by the rules. It means that the rights and freedoms and democratic processes described above are respected and nurtured. Exactly. The only party that tried to bend the rules to their favor was the R's. We both agree again.
The role these intersecting principles play in upholding democracy is illustrated when they are ignored or trashed by unscrupulous politicians, as seen today in Hungary’s illiberal democracy. Orban’s political party has, over the years in power, attacked the freedom of independent media. When there is no access to critical media outlets, this directly affects the efficiency of accountability in a democracy. If the accountability chain does not work, the upper level of the rule of law is also disrupted thereby creating a domino effect eroding the principles of democracy in Hungary. All these abuses lead to a form of democracy that is less free, and keeps the current party and its main players in power.
Exactly, and it was Orban visiting DJT at Mar-a-Lago. Why is DJT so infatuated with dictators. DJT is using their playbook to do exactly what you have described. |
