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I'd have to go with a republic. A republic, from what I know, not that I'm any sort of expert in the political field, consists of the populace electing representatives to vote the candidates that they support into power and allowing those representatives to pass laws and, in effect, shape the country. A democracy's only real issue is the problem of 'mob rule,' and that of the time and margin for error that every person in an entire country taking a vote would have the effect of making any election and the passing if any law extremely time consuming. These two though, are very closely intertwined, it's just that, in my opinion, is that a democracy is simply on the more extremist end of the spectrum as compared to its less extreme counter part.

Now, as for a monarchy, no. Just no. A monarchy may have been necessary in medieval times, when power was defined by one's military power, but now a days, it just wouldn't work. Now, one good thing about a modern version of the monarchy is that a nation can have a  figure head to rally around once things go south, spreading hope and raising morale, while the head of state discloses the more grim news without the fear of demoralizing the populace to any extreme. 

Now, as for an autocracy, which I'm fairly certain is fascist, I don't think it deserves as much heat as it gets. Hitler, besides the whole conquering all of Europe thing and, more importantly, his anti-semetic policies, wasn't a bad leader at all. Germany was on the up and up before the war, and big time. Had Hitler not been trying to be a military general, they Nazis likely would have won World War II before America could have even gotten involved. Mussolini had improved Italy's economy, as well. The only real problem with this form of government is that it's all too easy for a ruler to abuse his power, and that's why it just isn't a system that can realistically work in any modern, first world country any more.
I'd have to go with a republic. A republic, from what I know, not that I'm any sort of expert in the political field, consists of the populace electing representatives to vote the candidates that they support into power and allowing those representatives to pass laws and, in effect, shape the country. A democracy's only real issue is the problem of 'mob rule,' and that of the time and margin for error that every person in an entire country taking a vote would have the effect of making any election and the passing if any law extremely time consuming. These two though, are very closely intertwined, it's just that, in my opinion, is that a democracy is simply on the more extremist end of the spectrum as compared to its less extreme counter part.

Now, as for a monarchy, no. Just no. A monarchy may have been necessary in medieval times, when power was defined by one's military power, but now a days, it just wouldn't work. Now, one good thing about a modern version of the monarchy is that a nation can have a  figure head to rally around once things go south, spreading hope and raising morale, while the head of state discloses the more grim news without the fear of demoralizing the populace to any extreme. 

Now, as for an autocracy, which I'm fairly certain is fascist, I don't think it deserves as much heat as it gets. Hitler, besides the whole conquering all of Europe thing and, more importantly, his anti-semetic policies, wasn't a bad leader at all. Germany was on the up and up before the war, and big time. Had Hitler not been trying to be a military general, they Nazis likely would have won World War II before America could have even gotten involved. Mussolini had improved Italy's economy, as well. The only real problem with this form of government is that it's all too easy for a ruler to abuse his power, and that's why it just isn't a system that can realistically work in any modern, first world country any more.
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Let me rephrase that. Communism wouldn't work well, but the new type of government I've devised actually might. Behold.... Honorism! A combination of the ethics of Meritocracy and Timocracy, this new form of government would employ a strict sense of honor and accomplishment in it, along with some ideas of Marxism. Those who have shown the most profound impact in any given field or society as a whole gets their rank. "Ranking" can be increased through acts of goodwill and prominence in a given profession. Those without much of a ranking are still cared for, but the concept of reaping rewards the harder you work would inspire and motivate people to do good deeds. Those who contribute to the community most heavily will gain many benefits. It's like give-and-take, basically. 
Let me rephrase that. Communism wouldn't work well, but the new type of government I've devised actually might. Behold.... Honorism! A combination of the ethics of Meritocracy and Timocracy, this new form of government would employ a strict sense of honor and accomplishment in it, along with some ideas of Marxism. Those who have shown the most profound impact in any given field or society as a whole gets their rank. "Ranking" can be increased through acts of goodwill and prominence in a given profession. Those without much of a ranking are still cared for, but the concept of reaping rewards the harder you work would inspire and motivate people to do good deeds. Those who contribute to the community most heavily will gain many benefits. It's like give-and-take, basically. 
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Ultrajeff : This is exciting. I like what you're thinking.

Here's the question: What about the people who can't contribute at the same level of others? Say I have a friend who has Downs syndrome or some kind of handicap, or someone was in a car accident and they suffered a traumatic brain injury and they lose their ability to function at the same level they used to?

How do those people, or the people who just aren't as good at things, make it in this society?

And have you ever read "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley? He examines exactly what you're talking about. It's fascinating stuff.
Ultrajeff : This is exciting. I like what you're thinking.

Here's the question: What about the people who can't contribute at the same level of others? Say I have a friend who has Downs syndrome or some kind of handicap, or someone was in a car accident and they suffered a traumatic brain injury and they lose their ability to function at the same level they used to?

How do those people, or the people who just aren't as good at things, make it in this society?

And have you ever read "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley? He examines exactly what you're talking about. It's fascinating stuff.
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Let's say for the less fortunate.... there is a grant, similar to a pension. If someone has lost their job, is unwilling to work, is sick, or just doesn't have enough morale, this will be their motivation. The catch to this money is that it is rigorous to acquire and those who purposefully slack off and don't intend to work when getting paid do not receive the money. They will be given a little bit of funding, and in order to get more, they must be willing to contribute to my society on a regular basis. Also, those with disabilities who cannot function properly are put into "safe homes" where they will be cared for by those who work. 

I haven't read that novel.... but I'll look into it. Perhaps.
Let's say for the less fortunate.... there is a grant, similar to a pension. If someone has lost their job, is unwilling to work, is sick, or just doesn't have enough morale, this will be their motivation. The catch to this money is that it is rigorous to acquire and those who purposefully slack off and don't intend to work when getting paid do not receive the money. They will be given a little bit of funding, and in order to get more, they must be willing to contribute to my society on a regular basis. Also, those with disabilities who cannot function properly are put into "safe homes" where they will be cared for by those who work. 

I haven't read that novel.... but I'll look into it. Perhaps.
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