I agree this article is US-centric. > These kinds of acrimonious, partisan political discussions only occur in places where democracy has damaged foundations.

I agree this article is US-centric. > These kinds of acrimonious, partisan political discussions only occur in places where democracy has damaged foundations. By this definition, there are very few (if any) democracies with sound foundations. What, in your mind, is the healthiest democracy in the world? > two-party system where most people don't feel heard or understood by either party I don't think this is supported by evidence. Out of people who had an opinion, 50% of them had a favorable view of the Democratic Party[1]. If you add in the 37% of people who had a favorable view of the GOP, between 50% and 87% of Americans had a favorable view of at least one party. Democracy is always about compromise. People who refuse to be "satisfied" unless they agree 100% with a party (or candidate) are never going to be satisfied. 1. https://news.gallup.com/poll/24655/party-images.aspx https://news.gallup.com/poll/24655/party-images.aspx