Is the hallowed process of elections in democracy a charade, and a colossal gamble?

Are elections really like gambling for both the politicians, the political parties, and the hapless voters?

Do voters have a real choice in democratic elections? Are they just led and misled into participating and gambling in a huge charade that lends legitimacy to the quirky results of democratic elections?

Can anyone or any party grab political power by merely securing the votes of about 35% or less of the total population?

Yes, apparently. Because that is the name of the game of democracy.

The resuts of the latest UK general election and the pending USA 2024 presidential election are discussed from a fresh perspective.