D'AYC,
Apologies for the ensuing double negative, but surely you don't truly and honestly believe that the leaders we vote for aren't arrogant and patronising? Just look at how they've lied and duped us all across the (western) world about Covid and, in particular, about the efficacy and safety of the vaccines. Their arrogance in the way they treat us is staggering beyond belief. Suffice to say, your faith in our leaders is completely misplaced. Furthermore, you appear to be totally out of touch with what is happening in the west. You write: ". . . You can't even imagine what it's like to live in constant fear and poverty, because one tiny group controls everything, and they can do anything to you and your family and you can't defend yourself. . .That's how people live in russia today. . ." Allow me to correct your statement so that it accurately reflects reality; it only needs a single word change. . .
You can't even imagine what it's like to live in constant fear and poverty, because one tiny group controls everything, and they can do anything to you and your family and you can't defend yourself. . . That's how people live in the U.K. today.
Tim.