Mob rule

[fluffymark]

Can someone, anyone, explain to me just WHY democracy is supposed to be a good thing? I could never understand this. While you're at it, can anyone explain just how having elected representatives in a parliament constitutes "democracy", as it still doesn't seem that democratic to me!

Just because a plurality (or even a majority) of people want something doesn't make it right, or even the best thing to do.

When I rule the world everyone will have chocolate, and life will be perfect

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[vanessapyjamas.livejournal.com]

Democracy is a rubbish system. The philosopher king idea is much better just so long as I can be king. I'd be a much better king than you you feckless idiot, because I would make sure everyone ate Brussel sprouts which are good for them and then they would live longer. Everyone knows it is what in your long term best interests that really makes you happy. The happiness that comes from just eating chocolate is all illusory.

I have written to the queen asking her to abdicate so I can take over and do a much better job but she hasn't replied yet. I am wondering whether to e-mail her too.