I'm not saying China is an example of one, but it's a sad irony that an enlightened monarchy can be a better govt. than a democracy.

The drawback is that enlightened people don't always ascend to the throne - more often than not, I would guess, semi-tyrants do.

However, it is interesting that after decades of fearing and loathing Red China, the new China, with its blend of capitalism and communism, is looking more and more likely to one day eat our lunch and dinner.

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