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[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Not really, especially considering it's a country with no free media.

[–] frightful_hobgoblin@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

A critical mass is needed for major political changes.

For a referendum that's 50%+1, but for organic political changes I've seen, like when my country legalised abortion or gay marriage or stopped The Troubles, you need a broad consensus.

It's hard to quantify a broad consensus, but it's certainly not 2 opponents to each proponent.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] frightful_hobgoblin@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

Ok, your BBC link has persuaded me to do a 180° on my opinion