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As I argue in my piece, “The End of American Democracy,” multiparty democracy depends on the willingness of different factions to trade political power. In effect, one has to be willing to hand a loaded gun to one’s political opponents every few years. Obviously, though, you would not do that if you thought you would be immediately shot with it. (more…)
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The 2024 campaign season is underway, with the vote coming up in a matter of months. I have six brief questions for the Republican incumbents and challengers who want my vote. Being an elected official obviously carries tremendous responsibility. Some Republican candidates have a good track record, but others don’t. (more…)
Fani Willis (photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Fani Willis (photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
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Corruption can be funny. This is especially the case when someone is bad at it, because then it ventures into the realm of comedy. Ultimately, however, it isn’t funny. It is the rust that corrodes civilizations. It rewards the lazy, the selfish, the cunning, and it punishes and demoralizes everyone else — especially if the perpetrators get away with it.
I once knew an Indian woman who said that she admired the fact that politics in the United States lacks corruption. (more…)
