Democracy, a Cesspool of Mediocrity Run by Hostile, Self-Serving Elites.

 By Pierre Simon

The best critique of democracy, the most “documented, clear, tight and implacable”[1] is without any doubt that of Jean Haupt. After having analyzed all its mechanisms, i.e., its founding principles, universal suffrage, the competence of elected officials, parties, parliament, the government, and the head of state, Haupt concludes that democracy is contrary to the legitimate interests of the citizens as well as to the superior interests of the Nation.[2]

This is an astonishing, even scandalous statement for the vast majority of Westerners who swear only by democracy, but is Jean Haupt, right? 

Let’s take a close look at all its mechanism.

https://www.unz.com/article/democracy-a-cesspool-of-mediocrity-run-by-hostile-self-serving-elites/