In a speech to religious conservatives late Friday, former President Trump said that, if they voted him into office, they would not need to vote again. He and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris and her surrogates are holding events in key states across the country.

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/11819013

What he’s promising is a system like that in Russia, where there are still elections, but peoples’ votes no longer determine who will hold power. In short a managed democracy where the consent of the governed is no longer material.

  • @Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca
    9•2 months ago

    In terms anyone who is currently gaming knows that managed democracy isn’t the side of the good guys.

    • Che Banana
      4•2 months ago

      Managed democracy is only fun in a sarcastic, unrealistic video game make believe World.

    • Jake FarmEnglish
      1•2 months ago

      This isn’t a managed democracy. Where is the AI that votes on our behalf?