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David Schmidt

@zipkus.bsky.social
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David Schmidt @zipkus.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
If you don't trust your election process, you might decide the cure is to (securely) verify your exact vote on the other side. BUT if you allow this, votes can be proven—and thus bought. *Trust is essential.* Undermining it harms democracy. If you see this, ask yourself: Cui Bono?
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David Schmidt @zipkus.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Replacing insane and incompetent leadership seems obvious to most of us, but let's also suppose that a correctly functioning government should largely contain the damage any individual can cause. Imho: Reform >> Replacement. (Reform might also make replacement easier.)
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David Schmidt @zipkus.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Quick reminder for our cleverest billionaires: Authoritarian regimes tend to stagnate economically as talent is stifled, resources are appropriated, and investment risk grows. If you value your engine of success, consider accepting sacrifices today to preserve democracy tomorrow.
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