Commentary
Americans have limitless faith in democracy. In the early 19th century, that charmed Alexis de Tocqueville. His book “Democracy in America” still rings true today because not much has changed. The entire country can be in ruins and even then, most people figure that it will all be improved or even solved come November. It’s been going on for our entire history. As a people, we believe our elections are what keep the people and not the dictators in charge.
