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X: we have so many crises (trash, electricity, corruption)why cant our big government fix them?
Y: maybe we should opt for something more decentralized like federalism? Local governments will deal directly with local problems
state/province/local gvmt will work on its
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X: we have so many crises (trash, electricity, corruption)why cant our big government fix them?
Y: maybe we should opt for something more decentralized like federalism? Local governments will deal directly with local problems
state/province/local gvmt will work on its
2-own strategies for economic development. The strategies will be more effective because they are based on a closer understanding of local culture, resources and skills.
(Example: Think of Zahle & electricity)
Bonus: It lessens the bureaucracy!
(Example: Think of Zahle & electricity)
Bonus: It lessens the bureaucracy!
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X: But we need one big gvmt to help marginalized communities!
Y: federalism enhances inclusion.. it provides community autonomy&requires active involvement by citizens->nourishing participatory democracy
X: but لبنان اصغر من ان يقسم!
switzerland is x4 bigger than Lebanon
X: But we need one big gvmt to help marginalized communities!
Y: federalism enhances inclusion.. it provides community autonomy&requires active involvement by citizens->nourishing participatory democracy
X: but لبنان اصغر من ان يقسم!
switzerland is x4 bigger than Lebanon
4-Y: First of all federalism is not partition
It does the opposite
it allows unity without uniformity
Its الاتحادية
And size doesnt matter, imagine if swiss said “we cant have federalism because the US is 200x bigger than switzerland”
It does the opposite
it allows unity without uniformity
Its الاتحادية
And size doesnt matter, imagine if swiss said “we cant have federalism because the US is 200x bigger than switzerland”
5-X:federalism is the rule of the jungle!Tribal!
Y:Federalism is rooted in constitutionalism&pluralism
It defends ur individual rights
It divides the power&protects u from tyranny
Oh&every warlord in Lebanon is against federalism
X:but its an american plot to weaken leb
Y:
Y:Federalism is rooted in constitutionalism&pluralism
It defends ur individual rights
It divides the power&protects u from tyranny
Oh&every warlord in Lebanon is against federalism
X:but its an american plot to weaken leb
Y:
