If you don’t think anyone has the power to prevent such, then as hitlery said “what difference does it make”?
Sure the rats don’t “intend” to lose another election, nor did the Russian Communists, but “intentions” often do not equal result. It is quite common for reach to exceed grasp.
WE, have the power to alter everything come Nov. 2014 and 2016, but not with an “I give up” attitude.
Progressives since Wilson have made elections mean less and less. Courts and the executive branch make more important law than Congress. I've never missed an election and don't intend to, but don't kid yourself thinking elections alone will stop the march of tyranny.