“An enlightened people, and an energetic public opinion… will control and enchain the aristocratic spirit of the government.” –Thomas Jefferson
No real original point to make here, no real solutions either, but it certainly does reinforce my point about The People. I am a tad uncomfortable comparing our current situation with the French Revolution…..guillotines make me nervous…. but….
I thought this was a democracy!
I suppose representative democracy contains a certain element of aristocracy within it, at least in as much as the representatives will come to consider themselves above the people, better than the people.
Especially the long serving ones. Especially the long serving ones that have participated in gerrymandering etc. to make sure they STAY long standing. Especially the long serving ones who have people camped out in front of their house.
(btw I have no knowledge that Pelosi has participated in gerrymandering)
I suppose it only really becomes a problem when the representatives demonstrably stop representing the people….like this… Poll: 70% Support Fully Funded Withdrawal or NOTHING by andgarden…..
As I say….I am uncomfortable with talk of guillotines….but I become less uncomfortable with the word revolution everyday.
“If once the people become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress and Assemblies, Judges and Governors, shall all become wolves. It seems to be the law of our general nature, in spite of individual exceptions.”
Thomas Jefferson