Candidates already make claims akin to "i promise free beer for all in the next 4 years" what you're against is democracy, and the tyranny of the majority. (this is a legit feeling, i agree as well that democracy has some major faults-- namely that it implies that all individuals could be or at least know what makes a good leader and a lot of people don't.
however there aren't any other real viable options on the table as of now for alternatives, and if we are going to live "in a democracy" I’d rather it function as it's suppose to. If we had mandatory voting the poor and the disadvantaged would have better control over the outcome of elections, instead of the rich and prospering. It would mean that candidates would take the time to address all people regardless of $$ background.
a stupid person might be able to be persuaded to vote for free beer (as we've been saying), but I’m sure if that stupid person was poor, and needed proper housing, job support, education system, health care, and all these other primary needs it's going to take a bit more to win their vote.
Hopefully you won't be too cynical, I know there are dumbasses out there, i just think that there are also a lot of bright people out there in shitty situations; if given the proper chance could bring some real, good change to this country.
