Is there any form of government superior to western-style democracy? If so, what style?

Question

It works for us, to a degree, because we have created it through our struggles against other, less enlightened forms of government. Our laws are made by people who have our individual and collective interests at heart. Where do we go from here, if anywhere?

Answer 1

I like the governance of Quakers. They were/are peaceful, community-minded people, who live outside our materialistic world to some extent.

George Washington didn't want the party system. It's hard to break, but it's preferrable. More power in workers' hands than business would be nice.

And local governance could become more community orientated than it is.

I do think we've got a good thing going here, but we can't toot our own horns and say we're the better than sliced bread. We've got room to improve, like you suggest.

Answer 2

Well, all in all democracy was always viewed as a government that would always eventually fail in every scenario. Its why Our forefathers were afraid of it when they were establishing the united states. They were strongly against it, but thats what the people wanted so they conceded. You could look at China and say that communism is a wonderful form of government, they are doing better than many powerful nations as far as economy and healthcare. But thats mainly due to pulling in around 300 billion American dollars a year, and spending only 30 billion on America. Parliament is a very good thing. Look at the european countries. Their political standards are very high and strictly followed by the public eye. They mainstream media is vastly unbiased and is not afraid to wail on anyone. But if we went there, we would be reverting back to almost the same thing we fought against for our independence. There really are many good things we could due by changing our form of government (Not totally, just implementary) that many people will not accept because democracy has almost a "Jesus" status here, in essence making all other forms blasphemy. This country must undergo great change to stay alive, and its real sketchy to imagine it ever happening.

Answer 3

A true Democracy.Democracy in United states is a Rich mans game.[Presidential election is a 3 Billion dollar circus].Where as any good man with out big means will be able to run and win in true Democracy.

Answer 4

According to George W. Bush, a dictatorship.

George Bush: "If this were a dictatorship, it would be a heck of a lot easier - just so long I'm the dictator." December 18, 2000

Answer 5

No. I cant shake this feeling that you have no clue about the difference between 'western-style' & eastern-style democracy...am I right?
Anyways, doesn't Dr O kick butt...not what he said, but by his avatar. Man, that's the first avatar I've seen where someone actually made themself bald!- I hope you know you can give yourself hair dr. either way, Dr O keeps it real!

Answer 6

I wonder if a benevolent monarchy might be better. Sometimes a good leader may need to make unpopular decisions and our current system makes that difficult.Also, with each party distorting both their and their opponents positions, it's very hard to find the truth.

Answer 7

It really depends on what you perfer. Do you want everyone to share all the resources of the country? So everyone gets what they need but not neccisarily what they want? Do you want a majority of the people to be poor and be productive? It really depends on your goals.

Answer 8

No! there is nothing better than what we've got! but it does need a bit of fine tuning here and there. Have a good day!

Answer 9

the usa has the best country on earth and the best system there is. i know this because i have been in the majority of the countries on earth. i retired from the us navy so i travled some.

Answer 10

Rigid military chain of command, you maggot!!!!!!

awe shucks, I'm just kiddin, most civilians couldn't handle it.