But there is a more fundamental issue at play that stems from the accumulated imperfections of representative democracy in countries where social and economic conditions are less than ideal. When post-authoritarian excitement abounded and rapid economic growth prevailed, these imperfections were manageable; now, with the former fading and the latter a memory, they have become immense challenges.
但对这些社会和经济条件远为达到理想状态的国家来说，代议制民主的不完美名的日积月累造成了一个更加根本的问题。当人民充满着后集权主义的振奋之情、快速经济增长遍地开花时，这些不完美性都是可管理的；而如今，振奋之情已经消退，快速增长已成回忆，不完美性变成了紧迫的挑战。