What kind of democracy would you prefer?

Question

One with 2 main parties where it was a a choice between one or the other, or a multi party system with coalition government where no party has a guaranteed monopoly on votes.

Answer 1

I've never lived under a democracy. But I would like to have one where we have multi parties and each vote would count.
But since I live in the good old USA which is democratic republic we have two parties that rule and we also have something called the electoral college tell us who we voted for. But we are trying to spread something we don't have or live by. Go to the airport some democracy.

Answer 2

Two parties is bad enough. Multiple parties and coalitions work in a parliamentary style of government. In a representative republic, it won't work. A coalition would have to be formed on every issue before the legislature.

Answer 3

Having just set up http://www.myverdict.net as an experiment in direct democracy, I believe that policies should be based upon the views of a majority of the electorate and that politicians should truly represent their constituents rather than their parties. I also think that too many people vote for a personality or vote traditionally instead of voting for policies. Switzerland is a fine example of a direct democracy in action, where the people really can make a difference.

Answer 4

NONE! Democracy is NOT what the United State was intended to be; it means MOB RULE and having individual rights NEGATED. Democracy sucks--it is one step below fascism. America was intended to be a REPUBLIC, as stated in the Pledge of Allegiance--- "I pledge allegiance to the flag, and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands..." The definition of republic and democracy is clearly stated in a publication by the U.S. government, the War Dept. of 1928. It can be found online.

Answer 5

Well since I am registered as a 3rd party Libeterian I think my opnion is clear.