Shaelumstash
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 30 Apr 2009
- Messages
- 8,230
Is Western democracy currently fit for purpose?
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Is Western Democracy Fit For Purpose?
- Thread starter Shaelumstash
- Start date
No it’s not broken and yes it is fit for purpose.
People who say the opposite are people who are either annoyed the public don’t agree with their minority position or they’re an authoritarian extremist, either a communist or fascist.
People who say the opposite are people who are either annoyed the public don’t agree with their minority position or they’re an authoritarian extremist, either a communist or fascist.
Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 12 Apr 2019
- Messages
- 16,877
- Team supported
- FC Zurich (and city of course)
I've always believed we get the leaders we deserve (sadly). Go onto youtube and click 'trending' videos on the left hand side. This gives you some idea of the average voters mindset.
Err, yes? No? Maybe?Is Western democracy currently fit for purpose?
Ahh, not to worry, ban has answered and I'm sure the forum agrees wholeheartedly with him :-)
Err, yes? No? Maybe?
Ahh, not to worry, ban has answered and I'm sure the forum agrees wholeheartedly with him :-)
I somehow doubt a particular group will mate :-)
B
B
blueinsa
Guest
Is Western democracy currently fit for purpose?
Absolutely it is.
Non Western democracies are not often a shining beacon of what we should aspire to im afraid and in an imperfect world they dont do a bad job of allowing us to lead a free life with good prospects, an ability to learn, earn and with excellent access to good healthcare etc.
Blue Hefner
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 11 Jul 2009
- Messages
- 14,627
In an ideal world we would have a kind and friendly dictator running the show who is not worried by the next newspaper headline but seen as though we don't have that, I suppose what we have is the best we can hope for. However I'd suggest we need better individuals in important posts - no one is seriously telling me that Boris Johnson is the best this country could offer up as it's leader
In America, they clearly have issues but I suppose all models have flaws but it could be a lot, lot worse
In America, they clearly have issues but I suppose all models have flaws but it could be a lot, lot worse
SWP's back
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 29 Jun 2009
- Messages
- 88,379
Yes, of course.
west didsblue
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 2 Oct 2011
- Messages
- 30,939
Seemingly not in the USA where democracy is being subverted on a daily basis.
Whether this will be a long term thing will depend on whether its democracy is fit for purpose.
Whether this will be a long term thing will depend on whether its democracy is fit for purpose.
Saddleworth2
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 27 Jan 2014
- Messages
- 20,710
It’s like anything, it can be corrupted but it isn’t intrinsically flawed.