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Christmas Eve and Peace Talks theory (spoilers)
Grifter:
Didn't I read somewhere that the placard was an energy reservoir? Was that in the book or a speculative post?
Bad Alias:
--- Quote from: Arjan on July 17, 2020, 07:36:43 PM ---Not the oldest available but they only had to ask one other to decline so no fundamental breach.Ignoring the seven laws there is no constitution. Only a bunch of flexible traditions.In a real democracy the people or their elected representatives can propose laws an vote for them on their own initiative. They are the ultimate power not a bunch of gerontocrats.
Everyone gets a vote is not enough to make a democracy. It is also about what is done with that vote.
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The Athenian democracy was limited by the Council of Five Hundred and the popular courts. It was still a democracy.
Arjan:
--- Quote from: Bad Alias on July 17, 2020, 08:19:24 PM ---The Athenian democracy was limited by the Council of Five Hundred and the popular courts. It was still a democracy.
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The difference is that the senior council has no obligation to submit their decision to the general assembly, the council of 500 had.
Basically the senior council only asks the general assembly when they can not get to an agreement. They hold all the power without checks and balances.
Mira:
Reread Christmas Eve yet again, it sounds like Harry has his little talk with everyone after the battle.
What ever he said, apparently they didn't listen and things got worse.
Arjan:
--- Quote from: Mira on July 17, 2020, 10:18:53 PM ---
Reread Christmas Eve yet again, it sounds like Harry has his little talk with everyone after the battle.
What ever he said, apparently they didn't listen and things got worse.
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Of course they did not listen. And they rationalized afterwards. "I told you so" won't help in future situations either.
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