Tag Archives: polity

The Democratic Element

Posted on March 22, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, while the US is a republic, the democratic element of that republic is ruined. Democracy, or better, polity, is the agreement of the people in a political organization. Without the agreement of the “governed” … Continue reading →

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Legitimate Government

Posted on December 1, 2023 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there are several ways to discern if a state is legitimate or not. The first and primary is, does the state work for the benefit of the entire population, or a segment of it? … Continue reading →

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The Freedom Diagram

Posted on June 4, 2023 by john

Dear friends, It seems to me, there are three types of economic organization, or so we are told, two of them, communism and socialism are oligarchic in nature, while actual free enterprise is polity in action. If we diagram systems … Continue reading →

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Polity, Democracy and Despotism

Posted on December 23, 2020 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, instead of striving for democracy, we should be seeking polity. Democracy is where the majority rule the minority, but polity is where everyone agrees. The compromised would argue that it is impossible to get … Continue reading →

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Separate but not Equal

Posted on July 12, 2020 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, nothing is more terrifying to an oppressor, than a uniting people. A smart tyrant or oligarchy then will do everything in their power to keep us separate. Individualism is wholly inadequate for this purpose, … Continue reading →

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