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Well, I think that's a step backwards, but at least that would mean you were willing to admit that what we're doing right now isn't working any more. [immediate edit:] Most of us have too much knee-jerk nationalistic pride to think about changing the system on a fundamental level.

there's nothing like going all meta during a discussion to kill one's political power ;). Arguing over the details is a lot safer than looking at the big picture, I would think.

You'll need way more karma points before you can become dictator.

There have been plenty of good kings. I say we try a monarchy again. Surely choosing one good leader is easier than choosing hundreds?

Bhutan had a king that everyone loved. He decided that his country would degrade under a new king after him who may not be so benevolent, so he instituted a Democracy.

The country has since degraded. Families have broken up over arguments about who should be elected, which laws should be passed, etc...