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25-01-2017, 10:42 AM | #1 | |||
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This video is about a passage from Plato's Republic, it's about how democracy can give way to tyranny. How people, tiring of the endless choices and decisions in a democracy, the insecurities, will put their faith in a leader, a strong man, who promises to ease all of the burdens a democracy places on its citizens. This is after a period where old social structures start to break down and "elites" are distrusted. Sound familiar to anyone?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-38664789
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25-01-2017, 11:40 AM | #2 | ||
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25-01-2017, 11:59 AM | #3 | |||
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How do we know it can't be worse?
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25-01-2017, 12:14 PM | #4 | ||
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Because I have at least an average IQ.
Seriously are you attempting to suggest there is any merit, particularly for women, to have all their rights removed by a dictatorship, especially those of a religious persuasion who tend to view a female role very much as one of sub-mission believing they should have no say in their own lives. Such dictatorships create a perfect environment for physical and sexual abuse. |
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25-01-2017, 12:20 PM | #5 | |||
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If not kept in check I'd say it's at risk of corruption, any voting system can be rigged, gerrymandering, misinformation, propaganda, mistruths and media influence all add to this.
You think you have a choice? You don't.
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25-01-2017, 12:22 PM | #6 | ||
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There is a choice - some choice or no choice.
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25-01-2017, 12:37 PM | #7 | |||
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If you want to discuss women’s rights within a dictatorship, then you are merely trying to change the topic.
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25-01-2017, 12:53 PM | #8 | ||
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Comes across as anti-Trump rhetoric from the BBC - not exactly any surprise from them.
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25-01-2017, 12:55 PM | #9 | ||
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Sounds interesting.I'll check it out later when have time
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25-01-2017, 01:03 PM | #10 | ||
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So because it's not a religious oligarchy, it must be OK? Is this really where we're headed? Not questioning things because "some other things are worse"?
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25-01-2017, 01:27 PM | #11 | ||
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I doubt many who have lived their lives under a democracy, with the power of free thought, would agree, except perhaps for those with emotional issues who are desperately looking for an 'answer' to their problems. I doubt they would find that answer under a dictatorship. Is there a middle ground that offers some alternative? Please enlighten me. Unless you can come up with something that would change human nature I fail to see what else there is. That video is just being used to paint Trump as the next Hitler and is just the BBC trying to take advantage of what they perceive as a susceptible audience - a weak attempt to rock the boat. |
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25-01-2017, 01:35 PM | #12 | |||
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25-01-2017, 01:40 PM | #13 | ||
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In other words, a man like Trump, or the "daddy state" Tory government. People will WILLINGLY surrender (and are doing so) their freedoms and liberties in exchange for the "protection" of a tyrant. DR's suggestion (one that I agree with) is that we are seeing this happening, right now, and at an increasing pace. Last edited by Toy Soldier; 25-01-2017 at 01:41 PM. |
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25-01-2017, 02:05 PM | #14 | ||
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TS and DR have it spot on, pretty much.
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25-01-2017, 02:20 PM | #16 | |||
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Modern day democracy is little different to the democracies of old…class conflict in our democratic pursuit to be equal... materialistic greed and fear that glorifies profitable conflicts and rewards our ruthless robbers with new lands, obedient servants and worldly power.
Neutralizing the power of the majority and dividing its citizens whilst creating an unbalance of power is a potential recipe for tyrannical rule.
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25-01-2017, 02:49 PM | #17 | ||
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In my opinion that video was a weak attempt at taking advantage of the situation and attempting to make people question their own belief systems and decisions they have made regarding Brexit and Trump. I think it ridiculous to imply our own government and Trump are attempting to get British and American citizens to 'give ip democracy' and their freedoms. Neither are a dictatorship. The whole thing is extremely manipulative. Last edited by Brillopad; 25-01-2017 at 02:52 PM. |
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And I think it was appropriate to use Trump in that video because its right wing America that appear to be doubting the democratic system and the reckless electorates that voted him in are the same people who believe ‘white America’ needs to go back to its roots and if that takes regime change, there appears to be plenty of loyal partisans.
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25-01-2017, 08:24 PM | #20 | ||
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Liberalism leads to tyranny and bankruptcy
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25-01-2017, 08:33 PM | #21 | ||
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26-01-2017, 06:41 AM | #22 | ||
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So basically there is no perfect system.All paths lead to the same outcome?You can start with tyranny or get there much slower.Democracy leads to option paralysis and the people start to crave authoritarianism?
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26-01-2017, 08:53 AM | #23 | |||
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Plato (Greek philosopher) wrote, Democracy’s key feature is that everyone becomes a lover of tolerance, but he also stated that tolerance is the last virtue of a dying society. Plato described how unrestrained freedom or unbalanced freedoms would eventually lead to unrestrained financial irresponsibility and with not enough money to go round, bickering and fighting would result, leading to chaos and anarchy. That people will begin to look for someone to come along and fix the mess... A leader of men... a Master. He notes,"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." Plato warns "Democracy without virtue would end in chaos out of which a tyrant would arise." http://freedomoutpost.com/plato-explains-tyrants-arise/
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26-01-2017, 09:06 AM | #24 | ||
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I have actually been meaning to read some Plato and Socrates at some point after i've finished with the Bible.Very interesting. |
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26-01-2017, 09:34 AM | #25 | ||
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It's worth noting really that those early philosophers lived in what were mankind's first democracies. Different in many ways to modern ones but similar in concept, obviously. These civilisations were wealthy, and powerful, and comfortable enough for most... And they DID crumble. It's easy to see the progression of history through time as an upwards progression but it really isn't one. These societies (ancient Greeks, the Roman Empire) were FAR more advanced in many ways than Europe in feudal times... A thousand or more years later. It's worth remembering. In 500 years people (if there are any) may well be sat around pondering, "Isn't it weird that society was more advanced in 2000 than in 2250?"
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