America was founded as a republic. The founders despised democracy for good reason. When AOC or any left winger mentions democracy they mean democratic socialism.
If the vote were as sacred as some infer it to be in this country, quick judgment and prompt public executions would be carried out for fraud and illegal voting.
The radio tech on the Liberty was able to connect a coaxial cable to an undamaged antenna and got a message out stating that the ship was under attack from unidentified jet aircraft and requested immediate assistance. The Israelis intercepted this message and only then broke off the attack. Those torpedo boats were there to finish the job.
Israeli aircraft radioed in that the ship was identified as being American and were ordered to attack regardless. Both distress frequencies and tactical frequencies were jammed.