Great governmental system, doomed to fail once the masses figure out that with their vote they can loot the treasury.
Alex D'Toqueville, some Frog who toured and chronicled America, pointed out about 180 years ago the fatal flaw of democracy.
by harry flashman July 13, 2003
by Ken July 21, 2004
When Alexander of Macedon conquered and pillaged much of the known world over two thousand years ago, he claimed that he did so to spread 'democracy.'
by c l basile January 22, 2004
by Jackie, IQ 140 September 12, 2005
An electoral type of government in which the person who has the majority of the popular vote takes office.
by easy e February 03, 2003
(in britain) Form of government in which only the views of minorities are considered valid. The majority opinion is disregarded as inherently prejudiced.
by Walkin Dude January 27, 2004