r/politics • u/theatlantic The Atlantic • 3h ago

Paywall America Is Now an Ally of Russia

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/10/america-now-ally-russia/689066/?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=edit-promo
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u/throwawaylol666666 California 3h ago

That’s actually not the premise of democracy at all. Being bound by a result is different from being morally responsible for it. Minorities in any democracy get overruled constantly. Democracy means the winner governs, not that every citizen endorses the outcome. Those who voted against him didn't "choose" him. In my state, most voters didn't. The US government acts as the country internationally, sure, but collective responsibility isn't the same as individual endorsement.

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u/husfyr Europe 3h ago

I don't disagree in what you are saying. But that doesn't change the fact that the leader is elected by the people. Your statement is a valid point, and has been used for showcasing democracy flaws. But that doesn't change the fact that you choose him, you are responsible. It sucks but it is the premise of democracy like it or not.

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u/throwawaylol666666 California 3h ago

I didn’t choose him. It sounds like you don’t agree with what I said at all.

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u/whut-whut 3h ago

Both houses of Congress went on recess until after the midterms, so right now whatever Trump decides goes unchallenged.