It Sounds Much Better In The Original German

Dig this bit from Der Spiegel.

Brexit sheds light on the problems created when the idea of direct democracy is abused. In our complex 21st century world, we have no choice but to delegate authority for most decision-making to our elected representatives.

Honestly, guys, would it be possible for you to take a century off from this sort of thing?

It might be a little more palatable if the "elites" weren't incompetent.
This is the Deutsche Bank stock price over 15 years. Not good.