> has a tendency to pass popular policies, as opposed to good policies Isn't that the point of a democracy? What do you think how many wars, regime changes a

> has a tendency to pass popular policies, as opposed to good policies Isn't that the point of a democracy? What do you think how many wars, regime changes and dictatorships (all sponsored by the US) South America would have seen in the last 50 years if every single one of those aggressions had to pass a popular democratic vote in the first place? I do not think that there ever has been a majority in any country (where the basic needs of everyone is met) that would consistently vote pro war. I my view the real problem is that we only get those "good policies" and never the chance to choose or at least vote for policies we actually like.