“Advanced Democracy”

In less than two months Americans will be going to the poll to elect a new president. Despite having a population of over three hundred million people, only four political parties exist. What puzzles most is not the number of political parties as compared to their population, but the fact that the campaign is void of the usual language we are use to during elections. For example, I am leader of…party… if you vote me to the post of president, the road from Division X to Y will be tarred, a secondary, primary and nursery school will be created in your locality and above all your sons and daughters will be appointed to high positions…That apart, the campaign is based on political, economic and social projects and not on buying of consciences and intimidation…Though up to now, Obama and McCain have been critical of each other on issues that definitely touch on the lives of Americans…the question that keeps burning on many lips is why people keep talking of “advanced democracy” when American voters have not yet been provided free food and drinks by any of the candidates….!!!

culled from Cameroon Tribune.