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Actually give it another 50 years and Communism would be the best answer.
Grr...I need to find the book that explains that again...

lol. Agreed. Monarchy is so the best.

Monarchy without hereditary rule. The first few kings in a bloodline are (almost) always geniuses, but then the less... noble... traits tend to surface.
Actually, what I think would be a good idea:
-Have three main government bodies: One based on representation by class, one by population, and one by geographic location. In order to pass a law, it must be passed in two out of the three areas.
-Elect all officials for life unless deposed: Therefore, political scheming is kept to a minimum.
-Aristocracy of talent! No, seriously: the smartest/most talented people get the best ranks. ^_^ Now, if only there was some way to implement it...

Alternate form of government: Rule by the ones with the mad metaphysical skills! I've been contemplating buying out part of southern Siberia or the Northwest US (although I obviously don't have the money to do so, XD).

I actually like the idea of a Republic. I believe that some people understand politics better than others. Not everyone understands politics as much as they would like because you have to do a lot of thinking outside the box and think of long term causes and effects of your actions. I think those voted in a Republic can stay there unless they are challenged by another candidate. If an offical was elected for life, then he/she could do or not do whatever he wanted with no accountability.

Democracy has some large flaws associated with it unfortuneatly. People tend to vote themselves more benefits which costs the government money and makes taxes increase, etc. Many people who vote are also not knowledgable about what their voting on, simply due to the fact that not everyone has a political mindset.

Socialism would only work in a soceity that made very sure that everyone was contributing. If everyone was adding into the pot, then socialism would work. Socialism fails when people stop contributing and live off of others.

I think that politicians, before they run for office should all have to take some type of test that measures their common sense. The test wouldn't be based on intelligence, just common sense and the ability to comprehend one's actions and their consequences. The results of the test would be made public so that voters could see how prepared the candidtates really are.

I've read 1984. I liked it at the time, but it's been a couple years.


Assuming an honest benevolent person could be put in power, I'd say a monarchy would be the best way to rule. You've got one mind directing any military or social campaign which would cut down on all the in-fighting and vetoing.

But no monarchy is going to be able to sustain benevolency forever, as rulers die and are replaced by heirs.

If we could take the "representative" out of representative democracy I think the United States would have it down pretty well.

I'll admit that I'm ignorant of politics, so that people don't throw as many stones at me for being politically-inept.

But my vision of a 'perfect' government is that eveyone governs themselves. Trusting others to act on their morals.

Granted, it's going to have errors. But all forms of government do.

that's my two cents.

A Very Libertarian point of view. Nothing wrong with that, in my book. (Save that I am highly pessimistic when it comes to dealing with large groups of people)