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[–] mondo_brondo@lemmy.world 16 points 8 months ago (7 children)

In a representative democracy, the people being responsible for their government is kind of the point.

[–] BluJay320@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Except representative democracy is a myth… Majority rule ≠ representation. Non-majority groups are unaccounted for. Plus, while the people may vote for representatives, they ultimately have no control over what said representatives decide to actually do. They can campaign for and promise all they want, but once they’re in office, they’re there.

Citizens are not responsible for the actions of their government.

[–] Bitrot@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I don’t think most people realize that members of congress can’t be recalled.

[–] inspired@kbin.social 1 points 8 months ago

As a legal matter, maybe not. As a practical matter I'm pretty sure it is evident.

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