The conversation between human and AI assistant.
When a democracy decides to elect an authoritarian regime, does democracy succeed or fail?
I think that democracy fails when an authoritarian regime is elected, because the fundamental principles of democracy, such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and elected representatives, are not upheld under this type of government.
I can see why you might think that. However, some might argue that if the authoritarian regime retains some form of democratic institutions, such as elections (even if they are not truly fair), then it is still operating within a democratic framework. What impact do you think an authoritarian regime has on a country's political stability?