In countries where many important decisions are made by referendum, the common argumentation is that the populist proposal will not work as expected and any benefits will be more than offset by the negative side effects. Referenda like longer paid holidays or paying basic income for non working persons have not passed. Humans are not directed just by promises.

In countries where many important decisions are made by referendum, the common argumentation in favor of the "unpopular" alternative is that the proposed populist proposal will not work as expected and any benefits will be more than offset by the negative side effects. Referenda like longer paid holidays or paying basic income for non working persons have not passed. Humans are not directed just by pink promises, it is possible to have the discussion that also reveals the negative sides.

In countries where many important decisions are made by referendum, the common argumentation is that the populist proposal will not work as expected and any benefits will be more than offset by the negative side effects. Referenda like longer mandatory holidays have not passed.

In countries where many important decisions are made by referendum, the common argumentation is that the populist proposal will not work as expected and any benefits will be more than offset by the negative side effects. Referenda like longer paid holidays or paying basic income for non working persons have not passed. Humans are not directed just by promises.