From my friend Douglas Sharp, who offers up well-written and well thought out missives from time to time. It is always enjoyable to share a whiskey and conversation with him.

"Most Voters are Ignorant, Irrational, and Incompetent"

Democracy is a pathetic belief
in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.
~ H. L. Mencken

https://academyforthecommongood.blogspot.com/2023/07/most-voters-are-ignorant-irrational-and.html