I think what's worth thinking about is whether you DO actually have enough democracy. Are first-past-the-post voting systems able to accurately represent the di

I think what's worth thinking about is whether you DO actually have enough democracy. Are first-past-the-post voting systems able to accurately represent the diverse views of a nation like America? I'd argue that they do not and that the problems you have outlined could be solved with MORE democracy rather than less. If one goes back and listens to Trump speeches from the 2016 race he actually sounded a lot like a bonkers version of Bernie Sanders in terms of the way he tried to appeal to the economic distress of many potential voters. If there was a more representative voting system – such as that in Germany – you might end up with policies that Americans actually want by having multiple parties that can represent all Americans. A politician is only as good as your ability to fire them. You can't fire yours very easily. And if you think democracy is the problem, why not take a look at the difference between two oil-rich nations, Norway and Libya, or two neighbours, North and South Korea.