You're thinking of the world in naive binary Good vs. Evil, handing elections over to the people who, instead of doing a shitty job of fighting genocide (Dem.), would enthusiastically perpetuate it (Rep.).

TL;DR:

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/dccd0d0b-9624-43a4-af69-c71d4839b19c.png

Not to mention that isn't even the discussion we're having. You missed (or pretended to miss) the part where we're talking about comparison.

Which is hotter, tea that is 55C or 60C? If your answer is "They are both hot," you are being obtuse and I hope you at least realize that, even if you can't stop yourself.