Is Duopoly More Resistant to Fascism?
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This might be kind of anathema to our movement… but I think it’s a really important question to ask. While a duopoly exploits voters, it also establishes a pre-assembled, large opposition faction to fascism, which might be diluted in a multi-party government.
I think this is something to investigate in terms of historical evidence, and also something to keep in mind during reform efforts. I wonder whether, theoretically, it would be better to keep a duopolistic structure of government in the House and Senate, but also enable a third house with multi-party deliberations. This is obviously just day-dreaming.
I used to consider that multiparty democracy would dilute authoritarian movements as well, but right now the answer isn’t definitively clear to me. I guess we’re seeing a “case study” play out in real time… Any thoughts welcome. Thanks!