Originally posted by Bentley
Agreed, I'm arguing about a theoretical application of democracy, even an informed citizen can do nothing in the current systems to prevent a party to go into power when his information points out that its bad for the state. I find the lack of option a partial democracy at best.
An "informed citizen" can do nothing. An "informed majority" can do much. But again, that's the problem in application. Which is why Devil King said this:
Originally posted by Devil King
People can vote for whomever they want. There is the option to write in any "candidate" or political opinion the voter wishes. These votes are counted, however a ballot cast for somone who is not running for the office will make no difference. Every presidential elction there are thousands of votes cast for Mickey Mouse. They're counted, but they don't go towards any meaningful expression.