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Re:X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge's ... by geertj on Saturday August 17, 2024 @10:54PM (#41279805)
Yes, democracy is subject to a 51% attack, like blockchain stuff. Better than a 1% or 10% attack though. Some countries like the US have a constitution that can only be changed by a majority >> 50%, offering additional but still not full protection. This is why I mentioned it’s also desirable to have a common value system among the citizenry. In the end, a country has to be more than just laws and voting, and at some point people have to actually get along and make it work together.
Re:X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge's ... by armada651 on Saturday August 17, 2024 @11:05PM (#41279845)
Definitely agree there, a democracy cannot function without the majority making concessions to the minority. Concessions like not changing the law to keep themselves in power forever.
Re:X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge's ... by SirMaster on Monday August 19, 2024 @12:07PM (#41292210)
Why is it considered an "attack" if the majority wants or supports it? Sounds like it would be working as intended if the majority vote to do or change something.