Is democracy real?

Sinn Fein are sometimes asked to comment on previous paramilitary activity and in the past have failed to condemn needless violence. Type cast as republican, yet it is noticeable that Sinn Fein are British with regard to policy.
During tonight’s rte interview with Mary Lou McDonald, a united Ireland was discussed. A united Ireland conceivably under British control. Would this be an answer to the situation in northern Ireland?
There may be a trend towards imperially designated pseudo-socialism, or parties infiltrated by contra-indicative elements. Tony Blair may have been an example of this, being quintessentially tory in mannerism and an admirer of Margaret Thatcher. The imperially designated or infiltrated parties are often predominantly ‘workers’ style, and represent a reduced challenge to the more elitist current trends.
Socialism in its integrity will look after everyone and promote good citizenship.