It’s not so much a loss of faith in democracy as it is a loss of faith in the voters. The Democrats have a notion that everyone should vote, no matter how clueless they may be.
And the clueless voters are outnumbering voters like you and I
That is because the “clueless voters” are the most easily deceived.
Deception is necessary for all Commies/Socialists/Marxists/Progressives/Fascists/Muzzies to come into and stay in power.
Totalitarianism in all forms are a horror.
Liars all and children of the father of lies.