So, are you suggesting that liberal democracies are outmatched by authoritarian governments and central planning, or are you pointing out that corruption and in

So, are you suggesting that liberal democracies are outmatched by authoritarian governments and central planning, or are you pointing out that corruption and incompetence have become so pervasive in the US that even statism would be an improvement? If the former were true that would be really bad news, but I don't believe that's the case.