John Adams, like other Federalists, believed that men of money and position should govern America. They did not trust the common people. This lack of trust resulted in the election of the president and vice president and senators being isolated from direct input by the people.
The president was to be elected by the Electoral College and Senators were to be chosen by state legislators. It was thought senators elected by state legislatures would be able to concentrate on the business at hand without pressure from the populace.
It appears their lack of confidence was well placed. The People are not to be trusted. The People do not vote for what is best for the country but to receive.
The People's vote is determined by advertising. The People have no idea whom to cast their vote for so they let the candidate with the most money tell them how to vote. John Adams' belief that men of money and position should govern America has come to fruition.
"Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance."
---H. L. Mencken
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