Our government attempted to bring the best features of a monarchy, and aristocracy and and democracy together without the faults; an ambitious project. Our representatives are not just reflections of a majority will; but executors of judgment with an eye towards more that the next election. This means that sometimes they must say “no” to the populist majority. The Constitution makes this easy on some issues but not all.
Read MoreThe Jacobin mob sews the seeds of its own destruction. The power of the mob is never satiated; it is empowered by contrition. It is as unreasoning and intolerant as any religious zealot; and more dangerous. Political zealotry invades every aspect of society, destroys every moderating institution and shreds the individual rights of constitutional government. It preys on the intellectually weak, political appeasement, and fear.
Read MoreBig ideas that expand the government’s power and domain into aspects of our lives where they possess neither the knowledge nor ability to succeed leaves them with only one tool; raw power. Big ideas that come at the expense of bigger and better ideas proven over time is not a sign of progress.
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