Would promotion of public or popular democracy as defined necessarily change existing governments?
No, at least not until most elective offices are filled with candidates from this party or parties of the new type. Popular democracy as defined is realized through political party activity, not government activity per se. Popular democracy is government influenced by candidates for elective office who come from a party or parties that fund their campaigns exclusively from party member dues, all members paying the same dues. Thus, their candidates’ decisions are immune from special interest group money and pressure. Therefore, the more such candidates fill existing legislative positions, the more a given government’s legislation will serve the interests of the community overall, as opposed to the interests of special interest groups. 8. How long will it take to transform governments to the new model of popular democracy? It may take only a few years or decades if the model catches on quickly. Or, it may take many decades, if the model catches on gradually. Research suggests that the ma
