The only way to remove ideology from politics is to remove democracy

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Democracy is the right of all human beings.

All men and women have a right to self-determination. Self-rule. Anarchy being impractical and impossible, the most effective compromise is Democracy, where men and women come together to make decisions based on what they believe in. This way, while the decisions still do not please everybody, they do please most people. Obviously some things cannot be under the control of the masses. To prevent abuse, policies must be in place to protect minorities from abuse. The ideal democracy allows the majority to have it's way while still protecting the rights and dignity of all men and women, regardless of background or affiliation.

It does not have to be capitalistic or socialized, really nothing matters quite as much as allowing the people to govern themselves.
Last Edit: November 06, 2014, 11:18:51 AM by Lemy the Lizerd


 
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This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang but a whimper.
I can't tell if you're serious.

You must be able to see the danger in allowing the government to choose who can or cannot vote beyond the imprisoned and legitimately insane. Not to mention, the concept of "good" and "bad" policies is often negligible, since differing values often precede conclusions. Most Republicans don't want environmental legislation because of its potential impact on the economy, not because they think eco-fascists are trying to impose a communist regime.

Not to mention, most othet examples aren't as clear cut, especially when it comes to economics. Do we rule out the people who want a gold standard, or a gift society, considering such ideas are pretty bankrupt in intellectual circles? What about people who define fairness as proportionality instead of equality? Or those who value tradition over liberty?


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Yeah, because dictatorships and theocracies don't have ideologies...


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Yeah, because dictatorships and theocracies don't have ideologies...
How is that at all relevant? Not having a democracy =/= having a dictatorship or theocracy.
Because you implied that political ideologies only exist under democracy.


Duh.