Reply #55: So, as a political nihilist, what do you suggest?

[SidneyCarton]

Democracy doesn't work? Ok, which system would you prefer: Theocracy, Dictatorship, Monarchy, Totalitarian Regime? Do any of these ostensibly work any better? Would you prefer anarchy? Fascinating as such a system seems at first blush, the current state of affairs in Somalia makes one wonder, for true anarchy doesn't seem to be a sustainable system.

I expect more from my government as well, but I am not in charge and therefore must hope for the best, this doesn't necessarily mean I don't do what I can to prepare for the worst (I'm certainly no Pollyanna) but dwelling on it provides me with neither help nor consolation.