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By definition, something in support of stifling peoples' voices is anti-democratic. Being told how to vote by you or not being given the option to vote for something representative of me is anti-democratic.
If the Ancient Greeks saw people calling the US government a democracy, they'd be offended. Much of the social struggles are because a lack of democratic infrastructure and a lack of understanding what democracy actually is.
You've been fed a narrative that you've clearly swallowed. You don't even get a say on who your leader is, you're provided a set of options, told it's democratic, and patted on the bum on the way out.
Hahahaha you're like a kid or something right?
This is not forcing you to vote, my opinion is not forcing anyone to do anything. My opinion is the basis of a democracy I am allowed to have it whatever it may be that's literally the basis of a free democracy.
Me saying you're a knobhead for voting third party or against one's own interest is not anti democratic and if you think it is you're literally a moron there is no other way to put it I cannot understand how anyone thinks me having an opinion is anti democratic that's asinine, idiotic, foolish and completely and utter just not it. I dunno who convinced you that your opinion isn't allowed to be challenged but you're wrong. You're so wrong lol.
Second, not being given the option to vote for something representative of yourself is also not anti democratic, again it's actually a huge facet democracy that being the simple fact that -- people do not have to agree, accept or embrace you.
I dunno what first grade teacher sent you into the world thinking everyone has to agree with you and nobody can have a negative opinion or that means you're oppressed or some shit but it's not true.
The simple basis of democracy is everyone has a say and can share that. Lmfao
Ah, the classic "you must be a child" stance. I've now heard all I need to know and things are much clearer. What a waste of time.
Go watch that documentary. I can recommend a few. Better yet, come join me in Athina. We have two museums that cover our ideology extensively. Children go there all the time too so they're well educated on the topic. The boards are in English, so you should be fine.
Cool maybe you'll learn something