[arethuza]

The UK seems to having similar problems - so I don't think it is related to the specifics of the constitution/democratic system.

[kristofferR]

The UK also has first-past-the-post though.

[s_kilk]

And what's the common denominator?

Neoliberal Capitalism.

[arethuza]

Indeed, and a slavish adherence to Neoliberal Capitalism as the ideological answer to all questions.

[DarkKomunalec]

But the UK also has a first past the post system.