[ancient_geezer]

Unfortunately the same applies to Republics(only it take more time), when the reigns of government lay in the hands of a small number of political factions(i.e. Parties) electing representatives on the basis of stands on issures as opposed to the moral capacity of the office holder.

[village idiot]

"Unfortunately the same applies to Republics(only it take more time)..."

So what's the solution???