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The thought of a truly democratic China today should be a terrifying thought to the rest of the world. It's a risky prospect compared to the current stability a
by dnh44 9y ago
The thought of a truly democratic China today should be a terrifying thought to the rest of the world. It's a risky prospect compared to the current stability and growth. I'm sure they'll grow into their own version of democracy when necessary.
And speaking of "democracy" is a two party system really all that much better or different than a one party system?
- FabHK 9y agoI think very few people would hold up, say, the USA as a model of governance and democracy at this point. There's higher standards to aspire to. But, yes, even a two party democracy is better than a one party authoritarian regime.
- ionised 9y agoWhy would it be terrifying if it was truly democratic?
- chemmail 9y agolol
- ionised 9y agoTerrifying because they are Chinese and you are not? Is that what your unhelpful 'lol' implies?
- dnh44 9y agoMost of China is compromised of uneducated, ultra-nationalist peasant farmers. While they are lovely people I think it's in everyone's interest that they not dictate national policy. The current government is IMHO doing a great job. Even on issues that they aren't great on, they are at least trending in the right direction. Why meddle and fix something that isn't broken?