in thread "Commentary vs Plans": Let focus on the more granular level of ideas, institutions, and strategic postures, not just the first principle component of political spectacle, IMO. But yeah, commentary is bunk. Plans are where it's at, even small ones. Make it concrete and practical.... 2mo ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 6.1 6.1 Let focus on the mor (view hidden) log in to judge received 6.1 6.1 This anon is right that civics education is hugely underrated in online political philosophy, but wrong that philosophy is pointless and its all just personal political power. Where do politicians get their ideas? What coordinates the activists? Who persua... 2mo ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 8.4 8.4 This anon is right t (view hidden) log in to judge received 8.4 8.4 I like the idea of sortition and I think we should make more experiments with it, but your claim that the random candidates won't be improperly motivated doesn't seem to follow. In particular, they are very much open to bribes and manipulation by those who... 3w ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 2.9 2.9 I like the idea of s (view hidden) log in to judge received 2.9 2.9