Real Democracy Can Only Be Freedom

Tags: Decentralization and Secession, Democracy, Economic Freedom, Majority Rule

01/15/2025 Finn Andreen

Democracy is the watchword with the ruling classes, yet a democratic political system does not protect individual freedoms. Indeed, democracy often has become the main road to socialism. It‘s time for some honest discussion.

Original article: Real Democracy Can Only Be Freedom

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