Understanding the essence of democracy

“ONE heartbeat away from the presidency and not a single vote case in my name. Democracy is so overrated.” – Francis Underwood, House of Cards.

I have been thinking about this quote taken from the American television series revolving around a cunning, manipulative and semi-sociopathic American politician, Francis Underwood, who plotted his way to the zenith of the United States’ administration. The show paints him as a conniving and ruthless politician, but I can’t help admiring his sheer determination to reach the top of his game.