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In reply to the discussion: Anti-austerity direct democracy advocate wins big in italian elections [View all]

DetlefK

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8. This leads straight to populism.
Reply to BelgianMadCow (Reply #7)
Thu Feb 28, 2013, 09:32 AM
Feb 2013

Sometimes the right things, the sensible things are ugly and unpopular.

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Anti-austerity direct democracy advocate wins big in italian elections [View all] BelgianMadCow Feb 2013 OP
Over the millennia, the Italian people, this mosaic of ancient peoples, has seen everything, Kolesar Feb 2013 #1
So, an opposition-party unwilling to govern and compromise is suddenly something good? DetlefK Feb 2013 #2
You really missed what he's trying to do. The elected members will do exactly what you ask BelgianMadCow Feb 2013 #4
If there's no party-discipline, then securing votes takes considerably more time. DetlefK Feb 2013 #6
think more of every vote as being a referendum, where people decide for themselves BelgianMadCow Feb 2013 #7
This leads straight to populism. DetlefK Feb 2013 #8
it has that risk, but I again refer you to OWS BelgianMadCow Feb 2013 #9
populist |ˈpäpyələst| noun a member or adherent of a political party seeking to represent the intere Vincardog Feb 2013 #10
I'll admit I don't understand Italian politics but this quote leaves me confused. Promethean Feb 2013 #3
The entire movement runs on 500.000 euro from grassroots donations, averaging 41 euros. BelgianMadCow Feb 2013 #5
A potentially incredibly good sign, especially as the last guy was a GOLDMAN SACHS Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #11
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