The Government You Deserve?

[Eichhörnchen]

I once heard the contentious view expressed that, by and large, people get the government they deserve.

I've often pondered this but there is, I'm sure, no definitive answer: only debate. Many factors will influence the quality of life of a population, like the attitude of the outside world to its Government, or whether or not that Government is wedded to an ideology of some kind.

We can all name countries where people have it hard, but how much is this down to them?

I'm not a politician, psychologist nor an economist, so I expect not to be making any further contribution to this thread, but I am certainly avidly awaiting any thoughts or opinions on the subject...

[Skybird]

You are German-speaking, right?

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Introductions, yes, covering just some aspects. But it was me from whom you heard that "contentious" remark (at least I said right that often enough), and I stick to it with regard to countries in other cultures and on other continents as well. There is no shortcuts for evolutionary development, and civilisations and societies that do not undertake certain steps, will be missing certain phases and achievments - for the better or worse then often is interpretation by those ending up in power.

[Eichhörnchen]

Thank you for your prompt response, Skybird.

I have to be honest and say that I heard this sentiment expressed long before I came to Subsim and no, I'm afraid that German isn't my first language (even though I know a fair bit) but thanks for your kind links anyway...

[Onkel Neal]

In a functional democracy, people do get the government they deserve. How could it be otherwise? They selected the government.

[Wolferz]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

In a functional democracy, people do get the government they deserve. How could it be otherwise? They selected the government.

It's a good thing that we are a Democratic Republic, yes?

[Eichhörnchen]

In a functional democracy, sure. But I mean in all circumstances, all countries.

[ExFishermanBob]

I think a quick review of voting systems might make you reflect on 'deserve' and democracy...and if we vote for them, surely they should be the servants, not the government.

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

In a functional democracy, people do get the government they deserve. How could it be otherwise? They selected the government.

Could this be because the people are naive or what.

Before and election the politician say exactly the things the votes want to hear-after the election-the politician seems to have forgot that. And the votes are angry.

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