> How did we get here? Because it is easier. Most people don't want to put in the hard work that democracy requires. They want to go to their job, play with th

> How did we get here? Because it is easier. Most people don't want to put in the hard work that democracy requires. They want to go to their job, play with their children, see their friends, exercise at the gym, go on dates, etc. They quite like that there is a "great leader" ready to take the load of community off their backs so that they can focus on the personal things they deem more important. A terribly unsettling event can cause people to change priorities pretty quickly, but when things are comfortable and everything appears to be running smoothly enough, it's hard to see why, when someone has happily stepped up to do the work, there is any reason to put in the time and effort too.