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Yes but the alternative is no democracy. Democracy is flawed even when operating correctly, but it the greatest equalizing tool humanity has ever invented, and Marx recognized it
Liberal party-based democracy is not the only form of democracy
And where did I say it was
You said the alternative to liberal democracy is no democracy
No, I said the alternative to democracy is no democracy. If you want to argue semantics then knock your self out
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My interpretation is of that is the original comment is saying the problem with liberal democracy is that it lets the capitalists retake control and you saying that if we don't allow the possibility for the capitaliststo retake control then it's not real democracy.
Did I misunderstand you?