POD - Proof of Democracy

Democracy is the best governance model we have, but keeping it healthy requires more than just periodic elections. We've seen many examples where election results can be sidestepped—not just through manipulation but by creating an economic and dependency framework where policies remain the same no matter who you vote for.

The EU is heading in that direction, with institutions filled with unelected representatives who implement policies impacting generations of Europeans. Countries are losing sovereignty due to increasing dependence on a quasi-European federation.

Governance Plans and Reality

Campaign governance plans often aren’t respected during terms, partially or entirely, or unexpected challenges arise. We vote in a representative system, giving winners carte blanche to decide for us all, but this system has limitations. Decisions can be made that the majority never intended. For example, the controversial Digital Euro—would it have popular support if its negative aspects were fully explained? Or the recent mass immigration agreement—did most Europeans support that? We’ll never know.

POD - Proof of Democracy Platform

To enhance democratic truth, I suggest creating a blockchain-based Democracy Proof Platform, allowing every citizen to create a unique, verified account. Through this platform, any citizen could submit political discussions for voting. If a majority supports the decision, it shows it's backed by the people; if not, it reveals leaders are acting against their electorate's will.

Aligning Leaders and Citizens

This platform would ensure that leaders and citizens are aligned. Though non-binding, the vote would provide a score for each party and politician reflecting a country or bloc's democratic health, like the EU. It would offer unprecedented democratic transparency, sparking relevant discussions crucial for strong democracies.

Real-World Applications

If Ursula von der Leyen’s election as European Commission President had been submitted for a vote on this app, would she have had majority support? If not, could that election be called democratic? Do most Europeans want government-controlled internet information? And so many other relevant decisions that seem to lack democratic support.

Sustainability

The platform should be sustainable to minimize external interference and ensure independence—not just in result accuracy, protected by blockchain technology, but in ensuring proposed voting topics are unbiased and fact-based.

Promoting Transparent Societies

Governments seeking transparency should promote the POD: Proof of Democracy platform. Shared decision-making responsibility would reduce suspicion of decisions often based on ulterior motives.

Democracy at your fingertips, where everyone can participate and shape the future.