In my country there was socialism for some 50 years (1945 - 1990). That was the only period when a normal, average working man could get a job, educate his children (for free), get decent health care (for free), travel to the sea, mountains, get a car, a flat etc.
Before 1945 my country had kings.
After 1990 my country has democracy.
Both those periods have: poor working class, few rich people. If I had to choose between rotten democratic politicians and mad autocratic king, I'd go for the king, because I respect vilains and despise spineless politicians. Best solution is a good king IMO.