Democracy Quote by Madeleine Albright
“The system he (President Hosni Mubarak) is recommending would make it virtually impossible for truly independent parties to participate. Sham democracy should be exposed for what it truly is.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2005 on electoral reforms
The proposed system would block genuine opposition, turning elections into a façade.
In simple terms: System blocks true competition.
Guard against sham democracy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaign strategies
- voter mobilization
- international monitoring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can ensure independent participation?
- How to expose sham democracy effectively?
Implementation may face resistance from entrenched powers.