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What was Edmund Burke's view on democracy?
Burke was a leading sceptic with respect to democracy.
According to Edmund Burke in which cases would democracy be desirable?
While admitting that theoretically in some cases it might be desirable, Edmund Burke insisted a democratic government in Britain in his day would not only be inept, but also oppressive.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Edward Gibbon described Burke as the most eloquent and rational madman that I ever knew. Although Johnson admired Burke's brilliance, he found him a dishonest politician.

Question: did he win any debates?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Edmund Burke win any debates?