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Originally Posted by HarryT
I don't agree, Sparrow. A government serves at the pleasure of the sovereign. Perhaps I have more "faith" in the system than you do, but I truly believe that no government in this country could succeed in turning itself into a tyranny. For one thing, it does not have direct "command" of the armed forces, or the police.
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Yep, I think I have a more cynical pov.
But the main point I was trying to get across was the shortcomings of our democratic system, which fails to reflect the will of the people.
Personally, that's one reason I'm glad we're in the EU - it acts as a check on our government.