That isn't exactly new politically for better or worse and essentially "bug report closed - a feature not a bug". Fundamentally that is what more democratic sys

That isn't exactly new politically for better or worse and essentially "bug report closed - a feature not a bug". Fundamentally that is what more democratic systems are - more distributive of political power and interests to please. They are supposed to "buy" votes by pleasing the voters! Every human has their price but that price may not be monetary. Of course all ways are not equal in terms of wisdom or morality. Athenian democracy was rather different but they had voted for several wars of conquest to enrich themselves and the rowers (the job was higher paid than a soldier due to scarcity and militarily you both want better performance of professionals vs slaves and for them to be allies of soldiers during naval boardings instead of slaves who rebel for freedom).