discuss Does Democracy Always Lead to the Best Leaders?

[Apsara]

Democracy promotes choice, but it doesn’t always produce competent leadership. Some argue merit-based or technocratic systems could be better. Do you think democracy is the best form of governance? What improvements could be made to democratic systems?

 

[Alamson]

Democracy guarantees freedom for the citizens and makes their voices heard. But it does not necessarily produce the best leaders. Any politician with oratorical prowess can win the hearts of majority of the populace who vote even though he is incompetent. We have had instances where the candidate that wins does not even have any idea as to how to improve the economy. I suggest each country should modify their democracy to suit their peculiarities. There could be an independent team of experts to critically evaluate the experience and competence of candidates before they are presented to the electorate.

 

[Lord Severus]

Democracy can hardly bring good leaders, but what it ca are:

1. Build compassionate leaders because in democracy, you are not meerely representing a view point, but you are representing the opposite view and the minority view.

2. Democracy can help build strong leaders who are well networked and well mannered.

 

[Jason]

Take a look at the USA today, lol.

 

[Laurentta]

No, democracy does not always lead to the best leaders. Sometimes, other forms of government creates better leaders.

 

[Pete Griffin]

Take a look at the USA today, lol.

It's not a democracy, it's a kleptocracy. Trump is going to bleed the States dry before leaving office. There will be nothing left when he is finished. The guy is a convicted felon, a fraudster, a sex criminal We should not be surprised by this.

 

[Lord Severus]

Talking about US - this is an example of democracy trying to put down such authoritarian regimes.

Take the example of Maine. The governor stood up against Trump's policies because she has the power to do so. An essential feature of democracy is voting rights and federalism which makes it impossible for Trump to do things in ways he wishes to do.

 

[Jason]

Talking about US - this is an example of democracy trying to put down such authoritarian regimes.

Take the example of Maine. The governor stood up against Trump's policies because she has the power to do so. An essential feature of democracy is voting rights and federalism which makes it impossible for Trump to do things in ways he wishes to do.

Trump has some good points, but he's going about things the wrong way.

For instance, the fentanyl crisis is real, and other countries need to be strongly confronted about it. But how does threatening to colonize and annex Canada going to help with negotiations? Already it causes Trump to lose the high moral ground.

 

[Pete Griffin]

Trump has some good points, but he's going about things the wrong way.

Some good points? A narcissist and a megalomaniac. He has no redeeming qualities. What baffles me is how the population of the United States fell for it. Absolute insanity.

 

[Jason]

Some good points? A narcissist and a megalomaniac. He has no redeeming qualities. What baffles me is how the population of the United States fell for it. Absolute insanity.

A problem is his opponents are not willing to confront drug bullying (China trying to repeat what the British did to them.) and they want to hang on the current global order (ex: Not allowing Europe and Asia to defend themselves which is very emasculating to them.).

 

[Lord Severus]

Trump is Office is giving people the impression that US can no longer be an ally that they can trust.

For example, French President Macron warned the EU that they should prepare for a US that cannot be turned to when crisis hits. Trump is very inward looking that he feels that America should always be at the winning side of all issues without taking note of the fact taht is is America that has created all the issues that we now have in the world.

US started the Ukraine war, trump supported it in the first leg of his Presidency and now after the point of no return for Ukraine, he is pulling the plug!

 

[Yama]

Adult franchise is the basis of democracy but sometimes bad people get elected through elections. However, the beauty of democracy, if it is functional, is those who are elected could be thrown out in the next election.

 

[Jason]

Trump is Office is giving people the impression that US can no longer be an ally that they can trust.

For example, French President Macron warned the EU that they should prepare for a US that cannot be turned to when crisis hits. Trump is very inward looking that he feels that America should always be at the winning side of all issues without taking note of the fact taht is is America that has created all the issues that we now have in the world.

US started the Ukraine war, trump supported it in the first leg of his Presidency and now after the point of no return for Ukraine, he is pulling the plug!

Putin is now going full power on Ukraine. Trump is now saying no to Putin, but I don't know how that will translate into anything significant.

 

[MamaFrankie]

Britain is cited as a democracy, but there hasn't been a decent leader here since Margaret Thatcher.

 

[Jason]

Communists and fascists, at a hardcore level, don't believe in democracy. They seek to wipe out all opposition.

Hitler hated democracy, claiming it to be a surrender to the Jews and that would lead to Communism. However, history has shown that democracy has not lead to Communism everywhere, assuming the democratic nation was strong (good economy etc..)

Nowadays, the net is filled with anti-globalists who claim to love freedom, but they really want to eliminate freedom to protect people from globalists whom they claim are taking away freedom

It's a confusing mess. Who are the bad guys here? This is like Arnold Schwarzenegger on Total Recall.

 

[Reelz]

I agree that democracy doesn't always give birth to the best leaders, but I'm not sure if technocratic systems would work better. History has taught us that even functionally good systems may get corrupted and abused.

Maybe decent leadership lies within individual attitudes and principles. I suggest Incorporating of participatory governance with the engagement of citizens. I'm quite sure that it will create an inclusive and efficient decision-making.

 

[Unvarnished]

Sure, democracies have their few drawbacks. But I would still say the democratic path remains the best governance system for now if practiced properly. Democratic systems guard against possible abuses of power and the rights of individuals.

Instead of dismissing democracies, the focus should be on improving it through the selection of credible people into the corridors of power. That way, we can all work toward building a stronger and much better democracy.