JakraMay 4
Following the outcome of the recent Australian election (Aus citizens only please), do you think Australian Democracy is healthier than the same time last election, worse off, or about the same. Boost please!
Healthier
23.2%
No change
64.3%
Less healthy
12.5%
Poll ended at .
Show threadAndrewMay 4
@Jakra tough question, we aren’t looking at what “we” collectively need. Which may be part of the nature of elections, the outcome is a sum of personal preferences.
Show threadJakraMay 4
@fletch My question wasn't about the outcome of the election, but the health of our democracy itself. Has the process that lead to this outcome, resulted in an improvement in the health of the system, or has the de facto vote on trumpianism handed the victory to an incumbent who may not have earned it.
Show threadAndrewMay 4
@Jakra earned or gifted, the alternative was beyond the pale. Dodged a bullet. USA Democrats had the problem of perfect over good. Australia has a system that ensures good and we should be thankful.
Show threadJakra
@fletch Oh absolutely, I'm not comparing a labor vs liberal win, just whether democracy itself is healthier or not.
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Show threadAndrewMay 4
@Jakra it’s the same, cause it’s structurally protected. That is a massive plus for Australia, and something we must fight to keep