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[–] lettersofmarque 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I don't disagree with Plato's sequence. Democracy is mob rule and mob rule precedes total chaos. Tyranny follows chaos.

The American system has been representative; I.e. a very large oligarchy. Once the electoral college and federalism is abolished and we reach pure democracy, chaos will soon follow. Imagine the chaos if the house of representatives is the supreme law of the land.