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The system we currently live in is a democracy. (I hate representative democracy, but this is the reality we are in.) If I find myself opposing the government—especially after 23 years of one-party rule—I believe the only thing I can do is exercise my democratic right to vote.

However, the current situation is one where democracy itself is not functioning. The opposition candidate has been unlawfully arrested. We are exercising our right to civil unrest to protest and criticize this injustice.

I don't really understand how not voting ever helps me in this situation. While not voting might be an academic stance, in reality, it will only serve to benefit the dictator.

It’s unfortunate, but the truth is that we need to make representative democracy work, as it is the only viable option we have. The alternative is dictatorship.

Efe 9mo ago

1. However, the current situation is one where democracy itself is not functioning. The opposition candidate has been unlawfully arrested. We are exercising our right to civil unrest to protest and criticize this injustice.

- It is 100% a functioning democracy. You might not like it because you are on the other side. Laws are being made by humans who are democratically elected buy (again) you. You can protest all you want but then you are acting against the agreement that you signed by signing.

2. I don't really understand how not voting ever helps me in this situation. While not voting might be an academic stance, in reality, it will only serve to benefit the dictator.

- I don't really understand how voting ever helps you in this situation. Voting percentages never go down under 80% and this is why we are. Voting 100% benefits the dictator or the dictator-wannabe. By voting you are the baton of the police, gas bomb, toma, currency debasement, hig taxes etc..

3. You can't make democracy work. It is systematically wrong. Once you vote, you are legalizing a criminal structure which also makes you a part of this bad bois, I'm sorry.

You are being played by both parties. I know that nothing is going to change, probably you will vote with the majority of the country.

I hope your choice wins the next election so that maybe you'll feel relieved for a bit and after a couple of years you'll realize that you were just an useful tool to allow some random people to grab the sources of the country, senioraige and power.

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Vezire 9mo ago

1. First of all, saying "it’s 100% a functioning democracy" is completely detached from reality. Switzerland is governed by democracy, and so is North Korea. Democracy can be improved — protests like these are precisely what can make that possible. It is not acting "against the agreement that you signed by signing" because civil disobedience is a democratic right. It’s not a movement against democracy; it’s a movement demanding its proper function.

2. Voting isn’t about choosing a savior or idealizing them. It’s about selecting the best alternative available. If you live under a representative democracy, not voting won’t change the system. In the end, it just means someone else will make the decisions for you — and more often than not, that someone aligns with the existing authority.

3. Saying, "You can't make democracy work. It is systematically wrong. Once you vote, you are legalizing a criminal structure," is pure nihilism. Yes, democracy is a flawed system — I truly dislike it. But rejecting a broken system without taking any action only serves to maintain the current order. Some fight within the system, others try to tear it down entirely — but doing nothing while looking down on those who fight? That’s what’s truly useless.

Efe 9mo ago

1. It’s 100% a functioning democracy. You gave them the rights to create laws and shit so they can bend any law into their benefits. Who said Switzerland is great? https://youtu.be/9TF057ZQeSM?si=cZOa3HnzTLzCGC9Z

2. Voting won't change anything. If majority doesn't vote, maybe.

3. I repeat, once you vote, you are legalizing a criminal structure. Allowing some party to make decisions for you for 4 years is max nihilism. My action is not voting. It is a fight that you can't win within. You think that you are achieving something, you are not.

At least there is bitcoin which seems to be the start of a shrinking gov but in reality because majority see it as a get rich quick scheme it will also no help.

Democracy is the tyranny of the masses and I don't trust the decisions of any type of majority since they are sheeps.

Must read books.

Vezire 9mo ago

I think the issue here is that you have an opinion and assume it is an absolute truth, trying to convince me. We can have different opinions, and that’s fine.