It's already beyond working out in a "democratic way". The operating system of this country is broken. The virus called entitlements has taken over, and the constitution has been dessecrated beyond recognition.
Witness the massive voter fraud of the last few elections. Witness the deadbeats of this country having the same voice as those of us paying for their food, clothing and shelter. Witness the plethora of federal agencies that, unconstitutionally, write and then enforce laws that encroach on previously constitutionally guaranteed rights. Witness the growth of entitlement programs, at the expense of productive citizens. Witness the throngs of illegals invading the country, grabbing their piece of the pie (sponsored by your paycheck and mine). Witness the media, bought and payed for by the socialist/democrat party. Witness the militant anger of the left that goes unreported while a simple, factual speech by Cheney, Palin, or Joe the Plumber gets slandered by the leftist machine.
We're there - this constitutional republic is already dead. It's all over but the shooting.