We all know that democracy is a wonderful way of life. Just look at how happy everyone is in the US. And of course the American people want to share their good fortune with the whole world.
Americans take their democracy so seriously they are already campaigning for the leader who will take over in about two years. However, considering the role of the US in leading and policeing the world perhaps it is time we accepted that if the elections for the president of the US are to be truly democratic then surely all of us around the world deserve a vote.
Do you get a vote in the US presidential elections? As an Australian citizen I certainly don't. OK America, you want to give us democracy? Then give us a vote in the election of our leader.
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You are correct that Americans take their democracy very seriously, but you incorrectly imply that is the population that is driving the current frenzy for candidates in the next election. This is the time when potential candidates all stand up to be selected by the various special interests. It takes time and money for the corporate sponsors to create their marketing campaigns and road map for their chosen candidate/s thus the long lead times. Not to mention that after almost 2 full years of campaigning publicly the public will be the only group who doesn't really know what the candidates truly represent. We are sorely in need of honesty and a person who really represents "the people" of this country. Our current leader believes he is "doing what is right for this country" and he intends to stick to HIS plan regardless!?! We need to get back to a system where the President works for the people, not the other way around as it is today. My .02 for the day! Thanks for the mental nudging! ;^)
Thanks for your considered response John. Could I summarize what you are saying as: democracy isn't democracy.
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