Fooles...I don't agree about that irreversible path analysis. There are many problems inherent in a democracy where, if one is clever AND devoid of scruples, it is possible to gain, at least temporarily, power by lies, deception and money. It is said that the most efficient government would be a 'benevolent dictatorship', but hey...that 'benevolent' part is hard to define and find. I'll take a form of democracy and look for people like former senator William Proxmire to keep tabs on it.

The reason I cast my lot with the Democratic party is that many more of them seem to have the interests of the country, instead of some special interest or corporate sponsorship, as their guiding principle.
Yeah, I realize that just 'getting re-elected' causes many on BOTH sides to choose expediency over reason in many decisions, but that's what elections are for.... to rein in bad guesses.

   We seriously need campaign finance reform to allow people of PRINCIPLE to run for office, instead of just those who can raise money. Proxmire made it work for awhile, but it ain't easy. (yes, there have been others who really meant well and often DID well).

   I'd hope anyone who thinks like you, that "Only a 'Catastrophe' that... utterly removes the 2 fossilised entities will change that in the end." can suggest a better way to go....we gotta have something to replace 'fossilised entities'.