Why did Socrates believe democracy to be a “self-undermini…

  Why did Socrates believe democracy to be a “self-undermining system who very ideals lead to its own demise”? (Purely your opinion) – Why do you believe people are so quick to fall for leaders who don’t have their best interests at heart?   Do not read to me like a robot. Points will be taken off if you don’t just talk to me like a human being.