I understand the "cardinal rule". But I think HN users should allow for "blips" like "oh shit, we may be heading for economic Armageddon" or "how does this ele

I understand the "cardinal rule". But I think HN users should allow for "blips" like "oh shit, we may be heading for economic Armageddon" or "how does this election effect us". Although as a 40 y.o. American, I can't say I've ever seen democracy practiced well enough to receive the supposed benefits, I'm a firm believer none the less. If the majority of people on HN can't keep the blips to a acceptable dull roar, what's the purpose of having voting and karma in the first place? I say, let it go as is and lets hope for the best; that HN doesn't devolve into reddit.