Can 19th century democracy cope in the 21st century?

Question

I think that the basic structure of our society is inherited from the 19th century, and worked well then. For example a large number of media outlets held in diverse hands made it difficult for any one owner to supress truth - and this acted in a cleansing way to bring scandal to light. Now, however, media, for example, has grown monolithic, and therefore prone to manipulation, and doesnt act in the healthy cleansing way of old. An example, in the last 30 years is to compare the Watergate scandal, with that of the invasion of Iraq. The overall structure of society even only 30 years ago (especially the widespead ownership of the media then) operated to heal a wrong and bring down entrenched power, while today a concentrated media prevents a debate from reaching the required strengh to do this even in the event of a war arguably convened for the benefit of special interests.
Special interests are a constant - society needs to act automatically to keep them in place. How?

Answer 1

can u believe, democracy is 3000 years ago system???? can u believe? people often blames ISlam - a old, back dated system.....but, unfortunately, the dont know, Islam is 1400 years ago system and Democracy is 3000 years old!

i dont support democracy at all.....because, the defination of democracy is, "of the ppl, for the people, by the ppl"....why should another ppl like me will make rule to rule me??? i dont support! And, also democrcy establishes the concept "freedom" - but, when u do rape of a girl, they say, control urself! strange! then, what is freedom???

i feel democracy is syetm for capitalists......i ahte this system, its only taking us for decling of financial condition, increasing poverty, moral hazard and so more crimes in societies. i feel like, its now time for us to throw out this bloody system---whichonly ensures capitalists their luxery.

Answer 2

The problem has little to do with bad data and far more to do with lack of real education. Most primary, middle and high schools present very little American History, no Civics and no Geography. If one has a strong background in American History it is more difficult to misinform them. Today's young people are far more susceptible due to their lack of understanding the fundamentals of America's Constitutional government.

Answer 3

The truth has away of getting out despite the odds against it.

Answer 4

You're broadcasting through it right now. Also word of mouth does wonders. Try getting out more as well.