what you're literally suggesting is that manufacturing consent is the righteous course. democracy shouldn't hinge on getting the vote 'right' or on the 'legitimacy' of a single elected representative. we're at a point in history, where we can instead have dozens/hundreds of representatives without much administrative burden via technology.

plurality of perspective and expertise is what makes a society stronger, not a singular hegemony. the legitimacy of government emerges from the totality of its actions (and non-actions), not from cult of personality.