fwiw - I do not believe true democracy exists in China or Russia. i.e. where people get to pick. However, as mentioned before this is because if it did, the whole apparatus would be manipulated by the West and big power vested interests with money to destabilise and weaken these countries. Much like when Boris Yeltsin took over the reins for a while. No idea where he turned up from?
Thus, both in China and Russia, when a leader is elected it must be from the rank and file establishment. The party. This is no secret. The people get to pick imo from vetted and certified party bodies nominated by the big wigs.
In turn, the party looks after the interest of their people.
There are always winners and losers. Politics still plays a big part.
Do I think it is better or worse than our democracy? I don't know. If I look at China they have done remarkably well. I think Russia has been doing well and been able to advance in science and many other areas just like the West. People travel more and yes there is freedom to travel and spirit of free enterprise to conduct any business you like.
My opinion is that - what's it to me. If the people don't like it, it is up to the Chinese and Russians to sort it out amongst themselves.
Why are the two CVs hell bent on changing how these two big super powers elect their leaders? What's it to you two. As a superpower, I'd say sod off. Go on sort out your own election processes.
I agree and LibDem policy, proportional representation would be nice.