There's a difference...

I realize it may sound horrible but I really can’t stand the whole “Democracy is the best” debate. How can we say for sure that is the best form of government? The United States technically isn’t a democratic nation; it’s a republic with democratic principles. And then there’s the whole democracy and capitalism going hand in hand. These two terms are not synonymous; democracy is a form of government as compared to capitalism, a type of economy. There are nations that are democratic and not capitalistic, but yet Americans think it’s a huge debacle. Heaven forbid another nation is not capitalistic but practices the act of a democratic government. Then people think that a corrupted democracy is due to a weak country. Has anyone looked at the United States political system? Politicians earmarks left and right while Gerry Mander-ing borders for their constituents. But let’s forget all about this wonderful country we live and point out the grave evils of Castro, and other politically corrupted nations with their lack of a capitalistic economy and huge gap between upper and lower class. It’s fine. Let’s completely turn a blind eye to our own mistakes and just point out everyone else’s, no big deal.