I’m afraid your conclusion is correct There has never been a representative democracy. Not in the US, not anywhere. So it’s impossible to say whether it’s a go

I’m afraid your conclusion is correct There has never been a representative democracy. Not in the US, not anywhere. So it’s impossible to say whether it’s a goal that’s with pursuit. The idea that one ever existed is also a fairy tale to be clear. This is the most globally “representative” system ever, if for no other reason than for the existence of global mobility. Despite global border protection, if you’re determined enough you can get anywhere. Truly. People will argue in a mealymouth way about whether any form of democracy is functional and “best of all bad systems” is typically the masters level refrain. It’s worth thinking beyond 20th century concepts like states