VCheng
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Of course it is. Mine is based on facts and events and yours is just your inherited or told belief that democracy is the best. Little do you know or could you comprehend 'democracy' cannot be just election democracy. The post-election 'nothing matters other than my and my sponsors' interest' matter attitude actually undermines democracy. But that's exactly how American democracy works. In order to win a politician needs to gather supports from sponsors that eventually he/she needs to pay back. Without the supports the politician cannot win. It's a selection based on 'popularity' -- just like the high school prom queen election. Looks, talks, brags, and quid pro quo. That's the reality, the truth that many good 'dogs' cannot conceive.
In a simplified world where there's no giant conglomerates and special interest groups like the USA 200 years ago, democracy is ideal or close to ideal. But in today's world where wealth from stocks, shareholders' interests, and other special interests dominate, democracy is but an empty shell.
The hope of democracy lies on laws that prevent any donations to election from any individuals and organizations. But could Congress ever pass such laws and signed by the President? Not likely.
All that ranting and STILL you cannot come up with an example of a system that works better. I think we are done here, as everyone can see already.