Libertarian professor[b] Hans-Hermann Hoppe[/b] argued, around the turn of the millennium, that monarchy is better than democracy, because the politicians who are elected do not have any kind of self-interest in the long-term future of the nation. But with a monarchy the nation is a family business and a King or Queen wants to leave it in good shape for the heirs.
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I am not fond of our liberal democracies, but I cannot agree with that argument. It would work if human nature was smarter and less selfish. But history has proven that very often monarchs have chosen their immediate satisfaction over the welfare of the kingdom.
A good, smart monarch would understand that a wealthy strong nation and a happy population are the best ways to keep people's loyalty so that the dinasty goes on. But, since they are not chosen, and therefore are not in danger of being replaced, the temptation of being tyrannical or indifferent to the common people is strong
@Pherick I think of the kings and queens of my country, Spain. Some of there were good, cared about the kingdom and the people. Others just cared to enjoy a life of luxury in their court and did not give a damn about common people.
Most of the were simply inefficient. And if you are a royal child, you are bound to be king and queen even if your character is weak and have the IQ of a fencepost. Only blood determines who rules, meritocracy does not exist.
@Cierzo True, thats why I didn't under the argument thats being a King somehow automatically made you a better ruler than a politician. Becoming a King is not hard, just get born to the right people and bam.
Getting elected to public office can be abit tougher, at least getting elected to a position that can actually make changes.
@Pherick My main concern with representative democracy, compared to direct democracy, is that in a representative democracy what gets to the people (and what they vote) is a product rather than a person, with an image and a message that needs the seal of approval of many oligarchies (financial, media, corporative...).
