We learn quickly in life that things are what they are, and not the way we wish them to be. It is a universal truth that also applies to the political belief in democracy. No matter how much lipstick and powder we apply to the face of democracy its imperfections remain apparent. Among democracy’s several serious flaws is of course excessive financial self-interest, frequently leading to inequality and greed, and may I interject often, too often, international conflicts and wars that more than likely do not directly concern us.
Moreover, we find once the democratic electorate realize its power to vote itself benefits far beyond the reach of a nation’s economy to sustain them, they do so and deliberately approve them knowing someday someone has to pay. It has happened repeatedly to the regret of European nations, and the U. S. is not immune. Among these imperfections is…
View original post 843 more words
