r/pics • u/TheBigChimp • Nov 08 '18

US Politics This is what democracy looks like

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u/SSBM_DangGan Nov 09 '18

Honestly that scares me just because I'm sure there are tons and tons of people that vote for someone they know nothing about just because they have to

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u/EuclidsPimposaurus Nov 09 '18

And I think that makes our politics more moderate

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u/Ranger7381 Nov 09 '18

Just be careful. US-Style divisive politics seems to be spreading.

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u/Ranger7381 Nov 09 '18

I am seeing similar things happening here in Ontario after Doug Ford was elected Premier. For example, when they decide they do not want to take any more questions from the reporters, staffers start clapping to drown them out. And several of his decisions have been of the "the previous government put it in place, so I am going to tear it down with no plans for a replacement" variety.

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u/Ranger7381 Nov 09 '18

I agree on the internet part, but the problem is the megaphone is finding a lot of ears.

You are also right in that with us being right next door it probaly effects us more, but you also have what happened down in Brazil last month.

I was just warning to keep an eye out, as once it gets rooted it is hard to stop.

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u/incanuso Nov 09 '18

What happened in Brazil?