47 Ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates and Plato hated democratic elections. They saw democracy as part of an endless cycle of regimes — destined to slip into mob rule. But Polybius knew how to break the cycle... (thread) 🧵 (twitter.com) posted 24 days ago by catsfive 24 days ago by catsfive +47 / -0 4 comments share 4 comments share save hide report block hide replies
democracy = 50.1% being able to do whatever they desire to the 49.9%, NOT taking into account human rights and dignity. MOB RULE.