I've expressed it before, Tim, but it must be said again. In the words of Alexander Hamilton: "the masses are asses."
Nothing can change that.
You can choose a Platonic philosopher king, a Confucian meritocracy, a Roman emperor or something novel. But democracy is not an option. In fact, it is nothing more than a vehicle for criminals to corrupt, pervert and exploit society.
Expanding on this to help others arrive at my conclusion, please consider the degree to which Earthly civilization during the Age of Enlightenment differed characteristically from present day. Mass media was organic. Industry was mostly agrarian. Civic mechanics and institutions were easy to grasp, intellectually.
Civilization in the Information Age is difficult to understand, even for the most intelligent and wise academic policy think tank professionals who have devoted lifetimes to the pursuit.
Democratic government was noble, just and well-reasoned at its berth. Today, it is a vestigial burden.
Imagine if our leaders had to stick their necks out and stake life, limb and fortune on the welfare and advancement of their nation. Imagine if they weren't party to an invulnerable international criminal cabal. Imagine if the narrative and the propaganda were transparent to the masses in the face of national failure.
Imagine sharing a sense of purpose with your family, friends, colleagues and countrymen living hundreds of miles away.
I've expressed it before, Tim, but it must be said again. In the words of Alexander Hamilton: "the masses are asses."
Nothing can change that.
You can choose a Platonic philosopher king, a Confucian meritocracy, a Roman emperor or something novel. But democracy is not an option. In fact, it is nothing more than a vehicle for criminals to corrupt, pervert and exploit society.
Expanding on this to help others arrive at my conclusion, please consider the degree to which Earthly civilization during the Age of Enlightenment differed characteristically from present day. Mass media was organic. Industry was mostly agrarian. Civic mechanics and institutions were easy to grasp, intellectually.
Civilization in the Information Age is difficult to understand, even for the most intelligent and wise academic policy think tank professionals who have devoted lifetimes to the pursuit.
Democratic government was noble, just and well-reasoned at its berth. Today, it is a vestigial burden.
Imagine if our leaders had to stick their necks out and stake life, limb and fortune on the welfare and advancement of their nation. Imagine if they weren't party to an invulnerable international criminal cabal. Imagine if the narrative and the propaganda were transparent to the masses in the face of national failure.
Imagine sharing a sense of purpose with your family, friends, colleagues and countrymen living hundreds of miles away.
Imagine spiritual unity.