NPR opposing direct democracy

Griff · 08-18-2003, 08:08 AM

Morning Edition had an lovely interview interview this morning. They had a discussion with a disgruntled lobbyist/ex-legislator who wants to get rid of the referrendum process because "special interests" are hijacking the process. He was never challenged by the interviewer. I guess democracy is great until Democrats start losing jobs. Yes, the referrendum process often has stupid irrational outcomes but I wouldn't say our normal processes are much more rational and are certainly less responsive. The defense of Davis ignores the fact that he is a much resented machine politican. My brother is a union official and a Green Party member who was essentially coerced into helping him get re-elected, I suspect he's happy to see the evil bugger get his.

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08-18-2003, 08:08 AM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	NPR opposing direct democracy Morning Edition had an lovely interview interview this morning. They had a discussion with a disgruntled lobbyist/ex-legislator who wants to get rid of the referrendum process because "special interests" are hijacking the process. He was never challenged by the interviewer. I guess democracy is great until Democrats start losing jobs. Yes, the referrendum process often has stupid irrational outcomes but I wouldn't say our normal processes are much more rational and are certainly less responsive. The defense of Davis ignores the fact that he is a much resented machine politican. My brother is a union official and a Green Party member who was essentially coerced into helping him get re-elected, I suspect he's happy to see the evil bugger get his. edit sloppy vB __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis Last edited by Griff; 08-18-2003 at 02:00 PM.*

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