Will the United States still be a Democracy by 2100?

[Laika]

I'm wondering what people's views are on this. Given the number of existential threats (e.g. climate change, nuclear proliferation, etc), the currently stagnant economy, growth in income inequality as source of social conflicts and rising political and religious extremism, it would seem reasonable to ask if the United States will remain a Democracy by the end of the century, or if- under the weight of these pressures- it gives way to another system of government.

The interesting thing is how our conception of the future can be self-fulfilling. So whilst I am voting "No" here, it is with some level of self-awareness of the dangers of being fatalistic. I'm hoping most people here are much more optimistic and can find some inspiration to navigate all the problems we face.

Any thoughts?

 

[Jumi]

I don't expect democracy to last in much of Europe either. Just enjoy the better parts that are still there while it lasts.

 

[Enoch07]

I'm wondering what people's views are on this. Given the number of existential threats (e.g. climate change, nuclear proliferation, etc), the currently stagnant economy, growth in income inequality as source of social conflicts and rising political and religious extremism, it would seem reasonable to ask if the United States will remain a Democracy by the end of the century, or if- under the weight of these pressures- it gives way to another system of government.

The interesting thing is how our conception of the future can be self-fulfilling. So whilst I am voting "No" here, it is with some level of self-awareness of the dangers of being fatalistic. I'm hoping most people here are much more optimistic and can find some inspiration to navigate all the problems we face.

Any thoughts?

I voted other. Purely because I don't think we will make it to 2100.

 

[Valjean]

"Still be?" It seems to me the US is already little more than a pro forma democracy.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I don't expect democracy to last in much of Europe either. Just enjoy the better parts that are still there while it lasts.

I figure history will always repeat itself.

Another *King George" another *revolution" another free land.

 

[Twilight Hue]

"Still be?" It seems to me the US is already little more than a pro forma democracy.

Already officially recognized as an olgarchy. Defeated without even a shot being fired.

Collectively speaking, people will always get what they deserve.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

by what definition is it a democracy now?

 

[The Emperor of Mankind]

I said "no" but I think the U.S. already isn't a democracy.

 

[Revoltingest]

by what definition is it a democracy now?

As the term is commonly used, "democracy" includes imperfect representative government.
So I voted <yes>.
Were "democracy" limited to ancient Athenian direct democracy,
the word would have no application in the real world.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Theodore Parker

 

[Stevicus]

I'm wondering what people's views are on this. Given the number of existential threats (e.g. climate change, nuclear proliferation, etc), the currently stagnant economy, growth in income inequality as source of social conflicts and rising political and religious extremism, it would seem reasonable to ask if the United States will remain a Democracy by the end of the century, or if- under the weight of these pressures- it gives way to another system of government.

The interesting thing is how our conception of the future can be self-fulfilling. So whilst I am voting "No" here, it is with some level of self-awareness of the dangers of being fatalistic. I'm hoping most people here are much more optimistic and can find some inspiration to navigate all the problems we face.

Any thoughts?

I'm not sure that the States will be "United" by then.

 

[Tmac]

I'm wondering what people's views are on this. Given the number of existential threats (e.g. climate change, nuclear proliferation, etc), the currently stagnant economy, growth in income inequality as source of social conflicts and rising political and religious extremism, it would seem reasonable to ask if the United States will remain a Democracy by the end of the century, or if- under the weight of these pressures- it gives way to another system of government.

The interesting thing is how our conception of the future can be self-fulfilling. So whilst I am voting "No" here, it is with some level of self-awareness of the dangers of being fatalistic. I'm hoping most people here are much more optimistic and can find some inspiration to navigate all the problems we face.

Any thoughts?

The US is not a democracy yet, in my opinion majority rules and the minority has to accept it is not ever going to make a viable democracy. Personally, I will predict that the world will favor a democracy but only if all believe that their voice is heard (this is that that can see themselves in the will of the people).

 

[Kenny]

I think that by then it will be a Theocracy.

 

[Revoltingest]

I think that by then it will be a Theocracy.

I hope it's an atheist theocracy.

 

[Mister Silver]

"Other", because it's not even a democracy right now.

 

[Laika]

"Other", because it's not even a democracy right now.

I've added a poll option as that one as it seems to be coming up quite a lot.

 

[Jumi]

I figure history will always repeat itself.

Another *King George" another *revolution" another free land.

That's what the Greeks observed. A cycle between democracy, oligarchy and tyranny. We are ruining the environment so I'm unsure how long those cycles can last where we don't have to make a more permanent unfortunate compromise.

 

[tytlyf]

I hope it's an atheist theocracy.

Already is a secular country. Religions are trying to change that. God on the money, god added to the pledge of allegiance. Prayer at government meetings. 10 commandments on public property. That's what is destroying everything this country was founded on.

 

[Revoltingest]

Already is a secular country. Religions are trying to change that. God on the money, god added to the pledge of allegiance. Prayer at government meetings. 10 commandments on public property. That's what is destroying everything this country was founded on.

You do know I was joshing, don't you?

 

[sayak83]

I'm wondering what people's views are on this. Given the number of existential threats (e.g. climate change, nuclear proliferation, etc), the currently stagnant economy, growth in income inequality as source of social conflicts and rising political and religious extremism, it would seem reasonable to ask if the United States will remain a Democracy by the end of the century, or if- under the weight of these pressures- it gives way to another system of government.

The interesting thing is how our conception of the future can be self-fulfilling. So whilst I am voting "No" here, it is with some level of self-awareness of the dangers of being fatalistic. I'm hoping most people here are much more optimistic and can find some inspiration to navigate all the problems we face.

Any thoughts?

Yes. It will remain a democracy.