All my games were political games; I was, like Joan of Arc, perpetually being burned at the stake.
Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions. When there is no sharing of power, no rule of law, no accountability, there is abuse, corruption, subjugation and indignation.
The best thing to do is just leave them alone. Alligators want to be away from you just as much as you want to be away from them.