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‘Respecting the will of the people, there can be no doubt, lies at the heart of any democratic system…’

And UD will proceed on the assumption that a democratic system is in fact what the people continue to want.

For me, it’s a dark day. But an American majority has spoken, and respecting the will of the people lies at the heart, etc.

And so. We proceed.

Margaret Soltan, November 6, 2024 5:22AM
Posted in: democracy

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3 Responses to “‘Respecting the will of the people, there can be no doubt, lies at the heart of any democratic system…’”

  1. Stephen Karlson Says:

    Theodore White, The Making of the President: 1960, page 10. “Good or bad, whatever the decision, America will accept the decision – and cut down any man who goes against it, even though for millions the decision runs contrary to their own votes.”

  2. Margaret Soltan Says:

    Stephen: Yup.

  3. Matt McKeon Says:

    Unless it’s trump. In which case. The people tone cut down are those opposing him

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