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[–] 8 points 5 months ago* (2 children)

Elections are not the defining trait of democracies. Technically they are not even a requirement. This is why plenty of autocracies can actually have a ton of elections.

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Elections are not the defining trait of democracies

    Obviously, he meant free and fair elections, not show ones in dictatorships. Legitimate elections define democracy.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago

    I agree, but again. Elections are not even technically required. There are democratic decision making structures that don't rely on election of representatives or voting. Specially on direct democracies, it's but one of the many ways to ensure the prevalence of democratic values.

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