Yes, and the solution has traditionally been to vote for principled leaders. Now, I don't think people know what principled means. They don't understand why "hypocrite" is a bad thing, and neither does anyone they know. Nor do they understand why allegations without evidence are dangerous - unless it's leveled against them, of course. Something deep and important is missing from many millions of minds; it was either there and suppressed or removed, or it wasn't there and didn't get nurtured. Of course, maybe it's always been this way and that's why small-scale illiberal leaders of the rabble, who themselves see the value in these things, have always been important to large scale liberal rule.

Or does it require superintendents? SKINNNNEERRRR!!!!!!!