Democracy Gone Wrong Quotes

Denying the popular vote is un-American and anti-democratic.

DaShanne Stokes

Our democracy should aspire to be more democratic.

DaShanne Stokes

In a democracy, when the traffic light is red for freedoms, don’t ever stop, don’t ever wait! Refuse the red light, ignore it, break the rules and move forward! It is always legitimate to challenge fascism for every nation in the world as long as this challenge is nonviolent! Because violence means using the same vulgar, the same evil methods of fascism! Don’t behave like a dog when fighting against a dog!

Mehmet Murat ildan

Free elections don't always result in fair elections.

DaShanne Stokes

Democracy doesn't mean spreading terror.

DaShanne Stokes

If the surprise outcome of the recent UK referendum - on whether to leave or remain in the European Union - teaches us anything, it is that supposedly worthy displays of democracy in action can actually do more harm than good. Witness a nation now more divided; an intergenerational schism in the making; both a governing and opposition party torn to shreds from the inside; infinitely more complex issues raised than satisfactory solutions provided. It begs the question 'Was it really all worth it' ?