The 'problem' with 'real democracy' is the division into Parties.

The problem with 'real' democracy is the division into antagonistic Parties. Why should there be a 'division' of the Freedom and Equality of each individual? Freedom and Equality, subject to reasonable 'democratic' Laws, Policies, and institutions, should not have any 'great', 'substantial', differences; Free and Equal within the Law, the social, and in institutions, is relatively simple. Sure, there may be some variations, but I seriously doubt, that they would go 'out-side' the parameters of a 'democratic value'. Freedom is freedom of 'movement and activity' within the social, subject to just laws and social institutions, which are based on Freedom and Equality of all individuals. Equality is 'equal human beings'. No ones humanity should be compromised. Since, all law and policy are( or should be)designed to 'socially order' and 'arrange' the social interactions of the people, and provide for their health, as well as their economic well-being, how can we have 'severe antagonisms' in the political order? Even the Justices of the Supreme Court divide into different Parties and different 'interpretive practices'. How can that be? Sure, the Constitution is subject to several interpretations, but there should be no 'variance' from the 'democratic spirit'. Of course, in a democracy everyone is free to do as s/he wishes, subject to Law and Order, and 'institutional guidance', but, what about the leaders in the Polity? They function as 'Representatives', not as free agents(while in Office) of their own 'personal' destiny. So why, if we are a democracy, do we have 'antagonistic' Parties that 'pull out all the stops' come election time? Maybe, we should have more control over election practices to better insure a democratic outcome; i.e. an outcome that benefits the People as individuals, and as a whole. Don't get me wrong, different points of view, are OK, but they should not destroy democratic values. A real democracy is "for the People".