Russell Brand vs. Paxman!

[Optimistic Mysanthrope]

Are you serious? Only because I call one goverment flawed this does not mean that I know of a governement with no flaws?

Either you are saying that flawless governments or you aren't. This quote I cited implies that you think there are flawless governments:

Oh yes, you goverment is flawed, which does not mean that every single fucking goverment on this globe is flawed.

If you think this is the case, give an example. If you don't think this is true, why the fuck did you make the comment in the first place?

Who exactly is dancing arround with a fucking strawman here?

It's still you. I have quoted you on every comment I claimed you made. You have conjured opinions and statements out of your arse and attributed them to me.

And what qualifies one for ebing the best in an erea like finance and economics?

Those working within a particular field are typically aware of the leading people within it.

Dont misinterpret what I write!!!!!!!!!!

A governemt need elites, but those elites must be elected! If you didnt get that message out of my original post than annoy someone else!

I inserted that particular quote largely for my own amusement. However, I do feel it illustrates your stated opinions quite well.

I'm not suggesting that every member of government should be determined on a meritocratic basis. I see no reason why an elected house(s) couldn't operate with the minister/bundesminister/secretary/whatever for the various departments being assigned on a meritocratic basis.

I think a pure meritocracy would be no more desirable than a direct democracy. As I said, it could be implemented in different ways, each having different implications and effects.

I do think that the minister (or secretary/bundesminister/whatever) for defence should have some sort of military experience, for example.

Are you serious? I think you might be exaggerating things somewhat.

No I am not. Writen, changeable laws iare one of the many things that seperate the civilised world from savages.

Um, ok. What hell does that have to do with it?