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Bonus Edition #332 Transgressive Thoughts in a Villain Era
Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy
The Consumerist Illusion of Democracy
This chapter explores the similarities between democracy and market competition through Schumpeter's framework, critiquing the notion of political parties as consumer goods. The discussion reveals concerns about citizen engagement and accountability in the electoral system, likening voting to a simplistic consumer transaction rather than authentic democratic participation.
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