Is modern representative Democracy the best possible system for the political fulfillment of the people?

Top Ten Opinions % Who Agree Not when corporations and lobbying groups have such sway over legislators. 36% 22 out of 60 While it clearly has problems, it is the best system history has yet produced. 29% 17 out of 57 No. We should embark on a series of transitions towards direct democracy, thereby giving individuals and institutions opportunities to adjust. 23% 16 out of 69 No, direct democracy would be more fulfilling. 21% 16 out of 74 No, a representative Republic is best. 16% 6 out of 37 No, systems slowly evolve over time towards better system. Our current form of democracy is just a step along the way. 15% 5 out of 33 No, especially as the internet makes direct democracy. Besides, poor people who cant afford computers shouldnt be given the right to vote <they suffer from a lack of information> 13% 5 out of 38 ............. 12% 6 out of 47 why do peopla watch tv 11% 5 out of 43 How can we rubbery in our country? 11% 5 out of 45 Add your own opinion...

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Who will win the 2008 U.S. Presidential election? NOTE: Relatively few total votes so far. % is calculated among those voting since opinion was posted.   Top Ten Opinions % Who Agree Add your own opinion...

What questions would you like to see posted in the Politics category? Top Ten Opinions % Who Agree Should the tax system be radically changed? 23% 9 out of 38 why do democrats whine so much? 14% 5 out of 35 Stop covering up for all Clinton's Failures and Screw-ups 12% 5 out of 40 where does bush get his religon from? 9% 4 out of 41 When will we have world peace? 8% 3 out of 37 Stop covering up for Bush and his disastrous impact on America 7% 3 out of 39 why do concservatives feel so entitled? 6% 2 out of 33 Add your own opinion...

How can we live sustainably? NOTE: Relatively few total votes so far. % is calculated among those voting since opinion was posted.   Top Ten Opinions % Who Agree Stop over consumption of natural resources. 45% 16 out of 35 Live locally, recycl, walk and ride bycicles 28% 14 out of 49 Eradicate poverty and we'll eradicate extreme social tensions leading to war. 25% 12 out of 48 We can not. People need to die. 21% 7 out of 33 Education and the avoidance of oversimplification 13% 4 out of 30 Add your own opinion...

How, if at all, should the tax system be changed? NOTE: Relatively few total votes so far. % is calculated among those voting since opinion was posted.   Top Ten Opinions % Who Agree No tax on income under $30,000/person 42% 6 out of 14 Consumption (sales) tax instead of income tax 26% 5 out of 19 Institute a level, no exemptions, 20% tax system 21% 7 out of 33 Tie the taxation rate to Federal expenditures to achieve a balanced budget. 20% 7 out of 35 Institute the Fair Tax proposal 19% 6 out of 31 Tax luxuries (including, say SUVs), unhealthy foods, and investment returns 16% 4 out of 24 No taxes at all. 13% 4 out of 30 No federal tax for income under $100,000 11% 4 out of 34 Add your own opinion...

What should we do about global warming? Top Ten Opinions % Who Agree Mount a serious global effort to find clean, alternative sources of energy. 51% 42 out of 82 Reduce greenhouse emissions along with the entire world 35% 32 out of 91 Nothing, global warming has been going on for 12,000 years 16% 7 out of 42 consume less 16% 9 out of 55 Fire GW Bush from the White House, adopt Kyoto Treaty and stop to use SUV!!! 14% 5 out of 34 Accept the inevitable and adapt to the changing environment. 12% 11 out of 87 Until a new source is found, change to currently available clean energy sources, such as Nuclear 12% 8 out of 64 GET RESPONSIBLE NATIONS TO BUY INTO THE REASONS 12% 4 out of 32 what is my name 10% 4 out of 39 enforcement to have some plants at your garden. 8% 3 out of 36 Add your own opinion...

What should the world do to help the third world countries blossom? NOTE: Relatively few total votes so far. % is calculated among those voting since opinion was posted.   Top Ten Opinions % Who Agree Remove anti-competitive subsidies. 30% 12 out of 39 HELP THEM BECOME SELF SUSTAINING, SELF GOVERNING AND BE EDUCATED 26% 7 out of 26 Allow them to choose their own path. 17% 7 out of 41 Give them 10k for every demoncrat they take in 11% 5 out of 43 Stop installing puppet governments that do the bidding of rich 10% 3 out of 28 have them teach republicans to spell 7% 3 out of 40 Add your own opinion...

How can President Bush pull out of his current public opinion decline? Top Ten Opinions % Who Agree Resign in disgrace 47% 39 out of 82 Start paying attention to minority rights 16% 12 out of 75 choke on a pretzel 13% 11 out of 83 Eliminate the IRS 9% 5 out of 52 Distance himself even more from Rove 9% 7 out of 74 no 8% 7 out of 85 Make lying by demoncrats a federal offense 7% 3 out of 42 Just a few more trips to the Gulf States region. 6% 5 out of 73 Doing the Right thing is not always popular. 6% 2 out of 32 catch the bird flu and be a guinea pig for Tamiflu 6% 2 out of 33 Add your own opinion...