[tardy_one]

The leaders who have nearly killed us all so far never demonstrated math skills. I'd be more worried that it gets Altman's weasel skills.

[dingosity]

Having worked in government, I can assure you (most) democratically elected leaders can do math. And often hire people who are much better at math than they are. What you may be observing is the assumption the electorate isn't paying attention and can't do math. And for the most part it seems they aren't and they can't.