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3. California's experience has been that when proposals for new laws "bubble up" from below, they can be dominated by wealthy individuals and organizations. A better solution might be to have a body of unelected, paid professional legislators for whom producing good proposals is a job.
3. California's experience has been that when proposals for new laws "bubble up" from below, they can be dominated by wealthy individuals and organizations. A better solution might be to have a body of unelected, paid professional legislators for whom producing good proposals is a job.
July 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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3. California's experience has been that when proposals for new laws "bubble up" from below, they can be dominated by wealthy individuals and organizations. A better solution might be to have a body of unelected, paid professional legislators for whom producing good proposals is a job.
3. California's experience has been that when proposals for new laws "bubble up" from below, they can be dominated by wealthy individuals and organizations. A better solution might be to have a body of unelected, paid professional legislators for whom producing good proposals is a job.
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2. Under Direct Democracy, Congress would need to better reflect the demography and ideology of the country. Representatives, elected nationally, could be nominated by groups other than States. The goal would be to create a legislature that better serves its interest centers.
2. Under Direct Democracy, Congress would need to better reflect the demography and ideology of the country. Representatives, elected nationally, could be nominated by groups other than States. The goal would be to create a legislature that better serves its interest centers.
July 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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2. Under Direct Democracy, Congress would need to better reflect the demography and ideology of the country. Representatives, elected nationally, could be nominated by groups other than States. The goal would be to create a legislature that better serves its interest centers.
2. Under Direct Democracy, Congress would need to better reflect the demography and ideology of the country. Representatives, elected nationally, could be nominated by groups other than States. The goal would be to create a legislature that better serves its interest centers.
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1. The current method of proposing legislation will need to change to reflect the new digital voting method. Voters will likely demand that proposals be clearly written and understandable before they accept them. There will likely need to be clear connections between taxing and spending.
1. The current method of proposing legislation will need to change to reflect the new digital voting method. Voters will likely demand that proposals be clearly written and understandable before they accept them. There will likely need to be clear connections between taxing and spending.
July 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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1. The current method of proposing legislation will need to change to reflect the new digital voting method. Voters will likely demand that proposals be clearly written and understandable before they accept them. There will likely need to be clear connections between taxing and spending.
1. The current method of proposing legislation will need to change to reflect the new digital voting method. Voters will likely demand that proposals be clearly written and understandable before they accept them. There will likely need to be clear connections between taxing and spending.
#LNLRND
Although it is impossible to predict the outcome, we should expect considerable turmoil in the make up and direction of America's political parties over the next few years. Whatever the result, if our government is to survive in the information age, certain changes will need to occur.
Although it is impossible to predict the outcome, we should expect considerable turmoil in the make up and direction of America's political parties over the next few years. Whatever the result, if our government is to survive in the information age, certain changes will need to occur.
June 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Although it is impossible to predict the outcome, we should expect considerable turmoil in the make up and direction of America's political parties over the next few years. Whatever the result, if our government is to survive in the information age, certain changes will need to occur.
Although it is impossible to predict the outcome, we should expect considerable turmoil in the make up and direction of America's political parties over the next few years. Whatever the result, if our government is to survive in the information age, certain changes will need to occur.
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Democrats also have to deal with another divide: between the Progressives, who want a more socialist style society, and the Moderates who are relatively more conservative. These two groups pull in different directions, and there is a fracture line between them.
Democrats also have to deal with another divide: between the Progressives, who want a more socialist style society, and the Moderates who are relatively more conservative. These two groups pull in different directions, and there is a fracture line between them.
June 30, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Democrats also have to deal with another divide: between the Progressives, who want a more socialist style society, and the Moderates who are relatively more conservative. These two groups pull in different directions, and there is a fracture line between them.
Democrats also have to deal with another divide: between the Progressives, who want a more socialist style society, and the Moderates who are relatively more conservative. These two groups pull in different directions, and there is a fracture line between them.
#LNLRND
Behind the scenes, the Democratic Party is also splitting apart - into a passive group that wants to sit tight and hope they can make it to 2028, and an active group that thinks that without ousting the President now, there might not be an election in 2028. And there are other fissures.
Behind the scenes, the Democratic Party is also splitting apart - into a passive group that wants to sit tight and hope they can make it to 2028, and an active group that thinks that without ousting the President now, there might not be an election in 2028. And there are other fissures.
June 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Behind the scenes, the Democratic Party is also splitting apart - into a passive group that wants to sit tight and hope they can make it to 2028, and an active group that thinks that without ousting the President now, there might not be an election in 2028. And there are other fissures.
Behind the scenes, the Democratic Party is also splitting apart - into a passive group that wants to sit tight and hope they can make it to 2028, and an active group that thinks that without ousting the President now, there might not be an election in 2028. And there are other fissures.
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The old Republican Party split into two or three parts. The Conservatives were ousted, and are not at the moment very organized. The MAGA seem less interested in politics than in revenge. And the Southern/Midwestern voting block remains focused on social issues.
The old Republican Party split into two or three parts. The Conservatives were ousted, and are not at the moment very organized. The MAGA seem less interested in politics than in revenge. And the Southern/Midwestern voting block remains focused on social issues.
June 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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The old Republican Party split into two or three parts. The Conservatives were ousted, and are not at the moment very organized. The MAGA seem less interested in politics than in revenge. And the Southern/Midwestern voting block remains focused on social issues.
The old Republican Party split into two or three parts. The Conservatives were ousted, and are not at the moment very organized. The MAGA seem less interested in politics than in revenge. And the Southern/Midwestern voting block remains focused on social issues.
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In 2016 Donald Trump captured the apparatus of the Republican party, pushing out many of the existing members, and attracting large numbers of new MAGA Republicans. Trump's victory reflected an anger among many Americans who believed that their government was overpriced and ineffective.
In 2016 Donald Trump captured the apparatus of the Republican party, pushing out many of the existing members, and attracting large numbers of new MAGA Republicans. Trump's victory reflected an anger among many Americans who believed that their government was overpriced and ineffective.
June 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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In 2016 Donald Trump captured the apparatus of the Republican party, pushing out many of the existing members, and attracting large numbers of new MAGA Republicans. Trump's victory reflected an anger among many Americans who believed that their government was overpriced and ineffective.
In 2016 Donald Trump captured the apparatus of the Republican party, pushing out many of the existing members, and attracting large numbers of new MAGA Republicans. Trump's victory reflected an anger among many Americans who believed that their government was overpriced and ineffective.
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MAGA began in the early 2000s in the industrial Midwest as new information technologies began to dissolve the old factory system. Too old to train for new tech jobs, workers lost paychecks, pensions, insurance and, for many, hope in the future. Very little government help was offered.
MAGA began in the early 2000s in the industrial Midwest as new information technologies began to dissolve the old factory system. Too old to train for new tech jobs, workers lost paychecks, pensions, insurance and, for many, hope in the future. Very little government help was offered.
June 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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MAGA began in the early 2000s in the industrial Midwest as new information technologies began to dissolve the old factory system. Too old to train for new tech jobs, workers lost paychecks, pensions, insurance and, for many, hope in the future. Very little government help was offered.
MAGA began in the early 2000s in the industrial Midwest as new information technologies began to dissolve the old factory system. Too old to train for new tech jobs, workers lost paychecks, pensions, insurance and, for many, hope in the future. Very little government help was offered.
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Reminder: MAGA is a mass movement created by the end of the industrial factory system in the US. “The working man…feels unemployment as degradation. Disinherited and injured by an unjust order of things, (he) is willing to listen to those who call for a new deal.” Hoffer (a.co/2PYuj4Z)
Reminder: MAGA is a mass movement created by the end of the industrial factory system in the US. “The working man…feels unemployment as degradation. Disinherited and injured by an unjust order of things, (he) is willing to listen to those who call for a new deal.” Hoffer (a.co/2PYuj4Z)
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June 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Reminder: MAGA is a mass movement created by the end of the industrial factory system in the US. “The working man…feels unemployment as degradation. Disinherited and injured by an unjust order of things, (he) is willing to listen to those who call for a new deal.” Hoffer (a.co/2PYuj4Z)
Reminder: MAGA is a mass movement created by the end of the industrial factory system in the US. “The working man…feels unemployment as degradation. Disinherited and injured by an unjust order of things, (he) is willing to listen to those who call for a new deal.” Hoffer (a.co/2PYuj4Z)
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The US Government makes no products, and has neither sales nor marketing. It's only job is to convert tax dollars into citizen services. It never was an industrial institution. It traffics primarily in data, and it could be easily upgraded with new policies and technologies.
The US Government makes no products, and has neither sales nor marketing. It's only job is to convert tax dollars into citizen services. It never was an industrial institution. It traffics primarily in data, and it could be easily upgraded with new policies and technologies.
June 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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The US Government makes no products, and has neither sales nor marketing. It's only job is to convert tax dollars into citizen services. It never was an industrial institution. It traffics primarily in data, and it could be easily upgraded with new policies and technologies.
The US Government makes no products, and has neither sales nor marketing. It's only job is to convert tax dollars into citizen services. It never was an industrial institution. It traffics primarily in data, and it could be easily upgraded with new policies and technologies.
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Despite their control of the electoral process, political parties account for only about half of American voters. Recent events have further loosened party affiliations. This raises the opportunity for rapid, dramatic change in the party system…this has happened before (e.g., in the 1850s).
Despite their control of the electoral process, political parties account for only about half of American voters. Recent events have further loosened party affiliations. This raises the opportunity for rapid, dramatic change in the party system…this has happened before (e.g., in the 1850s).
June 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Despite their control of the electoral process, political parties account for only about half of American voters. Recent events have further loosened party affiliations. This raises the opportunity for rapid, dramatic change in the party system…this has happened before (e.g., in the 1850s).
Despite their control of the electoral process, political parties account for only about half of American voters. Recent events have further loosened party affiliations. This raises the opportunity for rapid, dramatic change in the party system…this has happened before (e.g., in the 1850s).
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In 2020 (the record):
Registered voters… 161
Did not vote… 81
LOOSE IDEOLOGY
Socialist - Progressive (Dem)
Liberal - Democratic
Moderate - Independent (disorganized)
Conservative - Conservative (in exile)
Fascist - Republican
In 2020 (the record):
Registered voters… 161
Did not vote… 81
LOOSE IDEOLOGY
Socialist - Progressive (Dem)
Liberal - Democratic
Moderate - Independent (disorganized)
Conservative - Conservative (in exile)
Fascist - Republican
June 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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In 2020 (the record):
Registered voters… 161
Did not vote… 81
LOOSE IDEOLOGY
Socialist - Progressive (Dem)
Liberal - Democratic
Moderate - Independent (disorganized)
Conservative - Conservative (in exile)
Fascist - Republican
In 2020 (the record):
Registered voters… 161
Did not vote… 81
LOOSE IDEOLOGY
Socialist - Progressive (Dem)
Liberal - Democratic
Moderate - Independent (disorganized)
Conservative - Conservative (in exile)
Fascist - Republican
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PARTY (MEMBERS) IN STATES
Democratic (45,500,000) … 50
Republican (37,300,000) … 50
Libertarian (722,000) … 39
Green (246,000) … 21
Forward (appx 25,000) … 4
(There are others. These are most often mentioned in the media.)
PARTY (MEMBERS) IN STATES
Democratic (45,500,000) … 50
Republican (37,300,000) … 50
Libertarian (722,000) … 39
Green (246,000) … 21
Forward (appx 25,000) … 4
(There are others. These are most often mentioned in the media.)
June 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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PARTY (MEMBERS) IN STATES
Democratic (45,500,000) … 50
Republican (37,300,000) … 50
Libertarian (722,000) … 39
Green (246,000) … 21
Forward (appx 25,000) … 4
(There are others. These are most often mentioned in the media.)
PARTY (MEMBERS) IN STATES
Democratic (45,500,000) … 50
Republican (37,300,000) … 50
Libertarian (722,000) … 39
Green (246,000) … 21
Forward (appx 25,000) … 4
(There are others. These are most often mentioned in the media.)
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The end of the Industrial Age affected most American institutions, including its political parties. Factories, retail stores, print media - all are vanishing ... replaced by online digital information. Under this pressure, the two parties are beginning to dissolve.
The end of the Industrial Age affected most American institutions, including its political parties. Factories, retail stores, print media - all are vanishing ... replaced by online digital information. Under this pressure, the two parties are beginning to dissolve.
June 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The end of the Industrial Age affected most American institutions, including its political parties. Factories, retail stores, print media - all are vanishing ... replaced by online digital information. Under this pressure, the two parties are beginning to dissolve.
The end of the Industrial Age affected most American institutions, including its political parties. Factories, retail stores, print media - all are vanishing ... replaced by online digital information. Under this pressure, the two parties are beginning to dissolve.
#LNLRND
On a macro level, since World War II, the two parties have cooperated to divide the country between them, creating what is sometimes called a "two party system", thus ensuring that no other party could gain a foothold in American politics. That situation may be changing.
On a macro level, since World War II, the two parties have cooperated to divide the country between them, creating what is sometimes called a "two party system", thus ensuring that no other party could gain a foothold in American politics. That situation may be changing.
June 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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On a macro level, since World War II, the two parties have cooperated to divide the country between them, creating what is sometimes called a "two party system", thus ensuring that no other party could gain a foothold in American politics. That situation may be changing.
On a macro level, since World War II, the two parties have cooperated to divide the country between them, creating what is sometimes called a "two party system", thus ensuring that no other party could gain a foothold in American politics. That situation may be changing.
#LNLRND
As Republicans displaced Democrats in the South, Democrats began appealing to minority voters; eventually becoming an urban party of the North and West. The Republicans retained their hold on the South and the rural Midwest. There are more Democrats, but electoral votes are roughly even.
As Republicans displaced Democrats in the South, Democrats began appealing to minority voters; eventually becoming an urban party of the North and West. The Republicans retained their hold on the South and the rural Midwest. There are more Democrats, but electoral votes are roughly even.
June 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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As Republicans displaced Democrats in the South, Democrats began appealing to minority voters; eventually becoming an urban party of the North and West. The Republicans retained their hold on the South and the rural Midwest. There are more Democrats, but electoral votes are roughly even.
As Republicans displaced Democrats in the South, Democrats began appealing to minority voters; eventually becoming an urban party of the North and West. The Republicans retained their hold on the South and the rural Midwest. There are more Democrats, but electoral votes are roughly even.
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After the Civil War, some Democrats moved south and gained elected office. Called "carpetbaggers", these soon established a solidly Democratic South. But after the passage of the Civil Rights Bill in 1964, many Democrats switched parties, giving control of the South to the Republicans.
After the Civil War, some Democrats moved south and gained elected office. Called "carpetbaggers", these soon established a solidly Democratic South. But after the passage of the Civil Rights Bill in 1964, many Democrats switched parties, giving control of the South to the Republicans.
June 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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After the Civil War, some Democrats moved south and gained elected office. Called "carpetbaggers", these soon established a solidly Democratic South. But after the passage of the Civil Rights Bill in 1964, many Democrats switched parties, giving control of the South to the Republicans.
After the Civil War, some Democrats moved south and gained elected office. Called "carpetbaggers", these soon established a solidly Democratic South. But after the passage of the Civil Rights Bill in 1964, many Democrats switched parties, giving control of the South to the Republicans.
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There are other ways to do direct democracy. But this might be good time to take a break and look at the current opposition – the Democrats. Formed in 1828, the Democrats supported a strong executive. In the 1860s they split over slavery, accepting slavery, and the division of the country.
There are other ways to do direct democracy. But this might be good time to take a break and look at the current opposition – the Democrats. Formed in 1828, the Democrats supported a strong executive. In the 1860s they split over slavery, accepting slavery, and the division of the country.
June 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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There are other ways to do direct democracy. But this might be good time to take a break and look at the current opposition – the Democrats. Formed in 1828, the Democrats supported a strong executive. In the 1860s they split over slavery, accepting slavery, and the division of the country.
There are other ways to do direct democracy. But this might be good time to take a break and look at the current opposition – the Democrats. Formed in 1828, the Democrats supported a strong executive. In the 1860s they split over slavery, accepting slavery, and the division of the country.
#LNLRND
Under this system, the only change to Congress would be that it no longer passes legislation, but only prepares it for voting. The President's veto would no longer be needed. We might want to have a recall provision in case a new law had unintended consequences.
Under this system, the only change to Congress would be that it no longer passes legislation, but only prepares it for voting. The President's veto would no longer be needed. We might want to have a recall provision in case a new law had unintended consequences.
June 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Under this system, the only change to Congress would be that it no longer passes legislation, but only prepares it for voting. The President's veto would no longer be needed. We might want to have a recall provision in case a new law had unintended consequences.
Under this system, the only change to Congress would be that it no longer passes legislation, but only prepares it for voting. The President's veto would no longer be needed. We might want to have a recall provision in case a new law had unintended consequences.
#LNLRND
Using existing technology, we could create such a system today. Voter identification and app validation could be done at Post Offices, which are easily accessible to everyone. Post Offices could also install voting computers for use by citizens who do not own phones.
Using existing technology, we could create such a system today. Voter identification and app validation could be done at Post Offices, which are easily accessible to everyone. Post Offices could also install voting computers for use by citizens who do not own phones.
June 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Using existing technology, we could create such a system today. Voter identification and app validation could be done at Post Offices, which are easily accessible to everyone. Post Offices could also install voting computers for use by citizens who do not own phones.
Using existing technology, we could create such a system today. Voter identification and app validation could be done at Post Offices, which are easily accessible to everyone. Post Offices could also install voting computers for use by citizens who do not own phones.
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Incoming votes would be held by the central computer until after the due date. Then they would be counted and the results published. The new law would go into effect immediately. (Since direct voting is the "voice of the people", there is no need for the President's approval.)
Incoming votes would be held by the central computer until after the due date. Then they would be counted and the results published. The new law would go into effect immediately. (Since direct voting is the "voice of the people", there is no need for the President's approval.)
June 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Incoming votes would be held by the central computer until after the due date. Then they would be counted and the results published. The new law would go into effect immediately. (Since direct voting is the "voice of the people", there is no need for the President's approval.)
Incoming votes would be held by the central computer until after the due date. Then they would be counted and the results published. The new law would go into effect immediately. (Since direct voting is the "voice of the people", there is no need for the President's approval.)
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For voting, the text of a proposal would be posted on the network, along with a due date. Voters would read the proposal on their devices and have until that date to enter "yes" or "no". The secure app would ensure that the voter was the owner of the phone, and each vote would be final.
For voting, the text of a proposal would be posted on the network, along with a due date. Voters would read the proposal on their devices and have until that date to enter "yes" or "no". The secure app would ensure that the voter was the owner of the phone, and each vote would be final.
June 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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For voting, the text of a proposal would be posted on the network, along with a due date. Voters would read the proposal on their devices and have until that date to enter "yes" or "no". The secure app would ensure that the voter was the owner of the phone, and each vote would be final.
For voting, the text of a proposal would be posted on the network, along with a due date. Voters would read the proposal on their devices and have until that date to enter "yes" or "no". The secure app would ensure that the voter was the owner of the phone, and each vote would be final.
#LNLRND
All of this is feasible. The app would be written by government security experts. Apps would be validated just as voter registration is done now. This could happen in any government office that contains computers: such as post offices, DMV's, and local voter registration offices.
All of this is feasible. The app would be written by government security experts. Apps would be validated just as voter registration is done now. This could happen in any government office that contains computers: such as post offices, DMV's, and local voter registration offices.
June 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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All of this is feasible. The app would be written by government security experts. Apps would be validated just as voter registration is done now. This could happen in any government office that contains computers: such as post offices, DMV's, and local voter registration offices.
All of this is feasible. The app would be written by government security experts. Apps would be validated just as voter registration is done now. This could happen in any government office that contains computers: such as post offices, DMV's, and local voter registration offices.
#LNLRND
Given our current technology, direct democracy would require that the citizens vote electronically. We would need an app, designed for security, that would have only one function: voting. We would need a computer system to publish the proposals, and to record and count the votes.
Given our current technology, direct democracy would require that the citizens vote electronically. We would need an app, designed for security, that would have only one function: voting. We would need a computer system to publish the proposals, and to record and count the votes.
June 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Given our current technology, direct democracy would require that the citizens vote electronically. We would need an app, designed for security, that would have only one function: voting. We would need a computer system to publish the proposals, and to record and count the votes.
Given our current technology, direct democracy would require that the citizens vote electronically. We would need an app, designed for security, that would have only one function: voting. We would need a computer system to publish the proposals, and to record and count the votes.