Why do we need political leaders at all? Why do we need a mediocre (wo)man on top instead of some kind of direct democracy? If you've got leaders at least be s

Why do we need political leaders at all? Why do we need a mediocre (wo)man on top instead of some kind of direct democracy? If you've got leaders at least be sure you have good ones. WRT power: you're so wrong. Great political leader is capable of creating a country. Or rethinking one. They produce power out of the thin air, for everybody to use. Mediocre leaders? They tend to "consume" power. Exactly what you are fearing.