Corruption is a fact of life, no matter where you live. Taiwanese expect their politicians to steal (it's an open secret that certain lawmakers have underworld connections).
Average citizens just hope and pray that the lawmakers get a few important things done and don't steal too much ;-)
The fact that many politicians' families were literally dirt poor only two generations ago also helps (we don't have an imperial capital).
Human nature being what it is, we are all social creatures. It is inevitable that we come together to get things done: hunting a mastodon, building a skyscraper or doing brain surgery. This is where competition and hierarchies emerge quite naturally.
When well-educated, ethical people are in charge, the American experiment in limiting government power is partially effective. Perhaps that's the best we can hope for?
Corruption is a fact of life, no matter where you live. Taiwanese expect their politicians to steal (it's an open secret that certain lawmakers have underworld connections).
Average citizens just hope and pray that the lawmakers get a few important things done and don't steal too much ;-)
The fact that many politicians' families were literally dirt poor only two generations ago also helps (we don't have an imperial capital).
I cannot recommend such government as an improvement over anarchy.
So, I am an anarchist. I prefer the term 'Autarch', as I reckon that rather than no ruler, I am my own ruler, and so are you, and everybody else.
Human nature being what it is, we are all social creatures. It is inevitable that we come together to get things done: hunting a mastodon, building a skyscraper or doing brain surgery. This is where competition and hierarchies emerge quite naturally.
When well-educated, ethical people are in charge, the American experiment in limiting government power is partially effective. Perhaps that's the best we can hope for?