Tweets From Balaji Srinivasan
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- 51% democracy vs
100% democracy
In a 51% democracy you just barely pass the bar, and then assume all will do as you say. They won’t.
The ideal is actually a 100% democracy. An opt-in society, where everyone has chosen to be there. And can leave. ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/balajis/status/1495887054881923072 ))
- Important piece, worth reading.
However, Mearsheimer is realist about everything…other than US capabilities. Rather than fighting an unwinnable war, or surrendering to illiberalism, the right approach is to build an admirable society.
Win by example. 🧵https://t.co/gqIXd2mB3G ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/balajis/status/1452879286994563072 ))