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[–] orc_princess@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That still doesn't guarantee the military won't take over, reactionary sentiments spread through propaganda, etc. Without a revolution there will never be true democracy.

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone -2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

... The military could literally take over under any system. That is not an excuse to sit on our hands

[–] orc_princess@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

My point isn't that everything is futile, but rather that a better democracy isn't possible under capitalism.