I am not convinced that TIA is all goodness and light. From my experience in government and from reading history, I believe that we cannot trust in the benevolence of a dictator -- his permanent new powers will someday pass to a successor less restrained by principle, and empowered by unforseen circumstances.
Power that is delegated will eventually be used, so we'd better be careful what we wish for.
I don't disagree with you. I am simply infuriated at the blatant lies of the press.