| A very close or contested election would remind us that elections do not demonstrate “the will of the people” and that national unity is founded on some very fragile myths. Original article: https://mises.org/wire/close-elections-force-us-ask-unpleasant-questions-about-democracy This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack. |
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