That fits Venezuela and it almost fit Chile. I suppose the minority could just accept that as their fate and let liberty be taken because after all, it is what the majority wants. Does failing to effect a massive change in how people think mean we must accept tyranny? I'm all for changing peoples minds but you do reach a point where you say my liberty is more important than their comfort.
It isn’t as though we are where we are because of foreign influences or invasions but because the American people expect something for nothing and believes government when it promises just that. These are our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors who think that way. Like it or not.
The whole concept of a Republic is consent of the governed and representation. What is your alternative? I lean toward an aristocracy but that is not a popular belief today. And how do you maintain power as a minority except thru armed force?
These are not simple questions with simple answers.
BUT the constitution was DESIGNED to protect the minority from the majority. If it fails then I see no chance for any other man-made system to do that.