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[Article] A poll asked voters if democracy is the ‘best system.’ Then came all the unexpected responses. (www.sun-sentinel.com)

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The vast majority of Americans believe democracy, despite its problems, is the best system of government. But a nationwide poll from Florida Atlantic University shows that far fewer younger voters …

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

American-style "democracy" isn't working for the younger cohort, so why would they think it's best?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Because dictators are many orders of magnitude worse.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

How are those the only two options?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Countries can either choose their own leaders, or they cannot. If they cannot, they are usually fucked. Sometimes severely fucked. And it is very hard to fix things.