fu-k democracy - what you think is the cause of the rioting in Mongolia? Democracy works like this:
"You can vote for d!ckwad, F-ckwit, or Poofter! BUT, you'll end up with the nephew of Asswipe ne ways!"

Now let me see, meritocracy:
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Steppes operated on 3 words:
1) militaristic
2) meritocratic
3) classism
1) Militaristic - everyone knows in democratic societies the military and civilian law are kept apart. However, do note that those governed by military law are generally more disciplined, intelligent and wise then those governed by civilian law. Also is closer to nature - where the worthy rule and the weak follow.
2) Meritocratic - you don't have much meritocracy in supposedly democratic nations as you may think. We are the inventors of meritocracy, the world still can't emulate us despite many, many attempts. Our people were all warriors at heart, and as a militaristic society those who are worthy to lead are chosen or promoted and succeed those who led.
Our leaders became leaders based on merit, not based on running around stamping as many posters promoting your propaganda as best you can (democracy - pathetic).
3) Classism - those who are strong lead, and those who are weak follow. Simple law of nature, perfected by just letting things be and not follow such an illusion of individual 'equality'. You let the morons lead the nation you'll destroy yourselves. You have to make sure those who lead are those that those who deserve to rule. This is classism sure, but it is MERITOCRATIC classism we upheld.
Screw democracy, adopt our centuries old meritocracy. Doesn't mean we'll be leaving in the past, but we will be evolving ancient meritocracy to modern meritocracy which has many benefits as described above.