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Winston Churchill

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.

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Winston Churchill is suggesting that talking briefly with a typical voter reveals a lack of knowledge or understanding about important political issues. This implies that the quality of decision-making in a democracy can be undermined by uninformed opinions.

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