democracy, the right choice in all cases? Options

[*kryogenix*]

I don't think democracy is the best system to have in all cases. A classic example of this is Philippine democracy. It is worse than elementary school class elections. Anyone who starred in a movie is capable of winning the presidency. Already two popularly elected presidents have been ousted from power (it was almost three after last year).

The Philippines could use a good does of dictatorship. It's weird saying this, but a leader like Marcos (sans corruption) would probably do the country a whole lot of good.

Now, with Russia moving closer and closer to becoming a dictatorship, should we let Putin take control, or intervene somehow?

[[Mediocre]Artist]

Democracy isn't the best policy, but its the best we have available. I don't know how governor elections work, but for US presidency the people don't actual pick who is up for election so the odds of someone famous becoming president is slim. You are right, it doesn't work for everyone. There has to be just the right elements in the people and the elected.

At least a willingness to step down from power (see George Washington's presidency and denial of a crown). Dictatorship is what happens when democracy fails. You don't have a way for the people to remove someone with absolute power.

I don't think the mass of the people have the understanding to elect their own leaders. Ruling a country is more than you're view on abortion, your religion, or how many babies you kiss. Its like Student Council elections in high school. The most qualified tends to lose to the most charismatic.


Sorry my ideas are a bit choppy, but am I understandable?