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Joey wrote:The idea that our system is "democratic" is absurd. A handful of very wealthy people decided that David Cameron should be prime minister, and it was so. Elections do not equate to freedom and liberty, they just enthrall leaders to the whims of the hoi polloi.

After reading through this thread, I've decided that there is no point in me adding anything as most of it has been said.

However! I shall add that the term "hoi polloi" actually means the commoners ("The Majority" in Greek) and NOT the Upper Class or wealthy.

Now, despite only being 16, I have made this thread a better, more correct place. Vote Iranna for PM!

Iranna.

Ahtman wrote:

That is nice, and thanks for waiting two weeks to respond btw, but your point isn't in disagreement with Joey's point, and actually reinforces it. The point being that Elections are essentially just shows for the masses.

You're welcome, I do try you know.

I never said I was taking sides, I just thought I'd define the term for any viewers or posters who didn't know what the phrase meant!

All the best,

Iranna.