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Comment by _heimdall

If a party runs on the platform of ending democracy, and they win a fair election, I don't know of any safety mechanisms in democracy itself that prevent that.

There are existing laws that limit powers, but with enough support and legislative seats that can all be changed.

Ignoring whether we should choose to defend democracy in that scenario (I would), what do you see as the mechanism built into democracy that stops it?

parent _heimdall 1 year ago

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