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Old 26-10-2022, 17:03   #133
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Re: Rishi Sunak is Prime Minister

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Originally Posted by Chris View Post
Please see my earlier comments re: debasement of references to fascism by mindless overuse.
I think it’s an entirely appropriate use to be fair.

To paraphrase you essentially say a majority can elect away the rights of minorities should they feel suitably aggrieved without reference to any protections of fundamental rights (for example that to protest, or that to strike). Both among the first to go as fascism rises, usually with a democratic mandate.
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