If we assume there is no such thing as a “perfect” system of government, then I guess the question becomes which is preferable for society: a system that maximizes good, or a system which minimizes harm? Democracy somewhat obviously can’t be both of those things, because (as you’ve correctly pointed out) a truly democratic society has to allow for people to vote against their best interests.

Are we so wedded to the concept of “democracy” that we’re fine with it leading to Trump? Historically it would seem that it doesn’t matter how good your intentions are, eventually enough people vote against the best interests of themselves or their society that you get a Caesar or Hitler or Trump.

Is that a system worth fighting for? Is that a system worth dying for? Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t know if any system of government is better.

Think of how stupid the average conservative is then remember half of them are just as stupid as the other half.

Yes, but a corporation complying with the law is sadly what passes for good news in the US these days.

I feel like there’s a difference between various moderators power-tripping on their own little fiefdoms, and a site wide policy.