The Virtuous Republic, Part 4: Is the US Still a Republic?
Abstract: Ben Franklin replied to the question of what kind of government do we have with “A republic I you can keep it.” Over 200 years later, it looks like his concerns were warranted. The US is barely a republic…
The Virtuous Republic, Part 3: What is a Virtuous Government?
Abstract: We have a problem, one that affects all Americans, regardless of where they fall on the political spectrum. Trust in government is at historic lows, yet reelection rates in the House of Representatives is approximately 97% and over 90%…
Real Reform, Part 2: The Allosaurus in the Room
Source: mrwynd from Denver, USA/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 2.0 “Absolute power does not corrupt absolutely, absolute power attracts the corruptible.” ― Frank Herbert This post picks up from Real Reform, Part1: Introduction. It addresses the Allosaurus in the room: Congress.…
