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Re:Venezuela's capital hit by explosions, smoke seen by calf on Saturday January 03, 2026 @06:07PM (#46482690)
That just shows that popular will is not a justification for something. If the popular will was self destructive would a powerful entity be justified in giving them what they desire?
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Re:Venezuela's capital hit by explosions, smoke seen by wussboy on Saturday January 03, 2026 @11:47PM (#46485034)
I agree. “Wisdom of the crowd” is the least useful aspect of democracy. “Broad support” and “bloodless regime change” are probably the most useful.
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