Thank you for pointing this out. It was the first thought that came to my mind.
I have no idea when the last real election was. But it certainly hasn’t been in the last decade or two. Social media is too strong of a platform for propaganda. I think there are exceedingly few people now with an accurate understanding of modern political parties, affiliations, etc.
Plus, there’s waaaay too much money in politics. Votes are bought
solrize@lemmy.world 11 months ago
What makes you think this one will be real? When do you think the last real one was, if any?
Lodra@programming.dev 11 months ago
Thank you for pointing this out. It was the first thought that came to my mind.
I have no idea when the last real election was. But it certainly hasn’t been in the last decade or two. Social media is too strong of a platform for propaganda. I think there are exceedingly few people now with an accurate understanding of modern political parties, affiliations, etc.
Plus, there’s waaaay too much money in politics. Votes are bought
Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
This is misleading. It’s still a real election if people are being convinced to vote against their interests, assuming they aren’t being coerced.
Stupidity is inherent in all democracies.
Cobrachicken@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Plus, there’s not many choices.
awwwyissss@lemm.ee 11 months ago
Unbiased experts and scrutiny from the justice system show that the most recent presidential election was legitimate.