Political issues require 'Political principles' not 'Economic Principles'.

Political Issues require 'Political Principles', not 'Economic Principles'. When Children and the young cannot attend school because its become a 'War zone', something must be done. The solution required is not a 'Business Principle'; its a 'Political Principle' i.e. a principle of 'Governing'. For a Leader, or President to suggest "arming the Teachers" is like suggesting a 'widening' of the 'War Zone'. Can you imagine some 'Nut' going to a School and having a 'fire fight' with all the 'Armed Teachers'? In a 'Political Entity' with a 'sound economy', who do you think will benefit? Its been said Over and Over, Government is 'Governing' with Political Principles of Freedom and Equality, not Economic Principles of 'Profits and Money'. An Economy can only be driven with Profits. A 'Viable Economy' only Grows with Profits and Money; but it cannot Govern! Repeat; an Economy cannot Govern! If you Arm and Train the Teaching Profession why not consider them part of the Armed Forces and train them accordingly. What do you think the Corporate Gun Manufacture and their Lobby is thinking? Oh, a 'New Market' for selling and requiring Gun ownership of all the Teachers in the U.S.. If you go into teaching, you had better know how to use a Weapon. What a ridiculous suggestion. Why would a President make such a suggestion? That's not Governing. Is he afraid of the Gun lobby, or is he just a Profit Minded CEO? The Corporations and the Gun Lobby love him. Do the Parents of the children and kids who lost their lives, love him? Hell No! A Political Position of Power requires Political Principles, not Business Principles! One answer is simply, make the Manufacture and Sale of Automatic Weapons available only to Law Enforcement Agencies' and the Military. A Democratic 'Social' does not need Automatic Weapons. We need a Real Political solution; a solution that does not 'enlarge' the 'sphere of misuse' and one that protects the Freedom and Equality, and the Lives, of the Real Individuals in the Social; we need a Political solution not a ridiculous 'economic suggestion' that would make things 'worse'. And if we include 'treating mental disorders', we should begin with examining all the Real Individuals in Positions of Power. Where are the Real Politicians, the Real Leaders?

Politics is about Power; the Economy is about Profits and Money; never should the twain meet.

Politics is about Power; Economics is about Profits and Money. Politics is motored by Political Principles and the Economy is motored by Profits and Money. Each is necessary to a Political Entity. However, a Democratic Nation cannot be motored by Profits and 'its Economy' cannot be motored by Freedom and Equality. Each has its place and each must assume its 'Proper Stance' in its Society, or its Social. Neither can do the job or function of the other. When a vicious shooting of 'children and students' takes place, a definite immediate stance against 'automatic weapons' must take place. Gun Lobbyists lobby for the production and 'availability' of 'automatic weapons' and are, apparently sold to whomever can pay the price. Why does a 'social' need Automatic Weapons? Certainly, automatic weapons can be produced and sold to 'Government Entities' for use and 'stocking' for 'purposes' of War. But, a Social does not need Automatic Weapons for 'everyday needs' of the Society; and 'Hunters' don't need automatic Weapons. Hence, they should not be available to every Tom, Dick, and Harry. That's a perfect example of an 'Economic Institution' functioning in a 'Political Social'. The 'Economy' is looking at 'Profits and Money" while the "Political Entity's concern should be the 'Safety and Welfare' of its Citizens. The solution is simple; no Automatic Weapons for the 'Day to Day' use in the Social. But, our 'Leaders' are afraid of the 'Lobbyists' and their 'control' of the 'Vote'. How sad, Profits and Money 'Trumps' the Political. Also, an example of a Political Entity being 'controlled' by an Economic Entity; or, a Political Entity being run by CEO's. Its tragic to see 'children' and 'young students' 'slaughtered' because of the availability of Automatic Weapons. We need 'Real Politicians'; not CEO's being 'motored' by Profits and Money.

Freedom and Equality are not Ideals; they are 'Functional Characteristics' of a Real Democracy.

Freedom and Equality are not Ideals; they are 'Functional Characteristics' of a Real Democracy. The Top, or Power is structured Democratically to 'Ideologically implement' and 'structure' the Democratic Entity. That 'structure' becomes a 'Legal Edifice' that both 'implements' and 'Protects' the Freedom and Equality of 'each and every' Real Individual living in a 'condition of togetherness'. That 'condition' is usually referred to as the 'Social', but I refer to it as the 'Bottom'. The term Bottom is not as 'abstract' and better captures the 'Condition of Togetherness', that the 'Real Individual' lives in. That 'Individuality' and 'Uniqueness' is never 'lost' or 'given-up' by the Individual. The Individual lives 'side by side', together with and among 'Other' Unique Individuals, who are also 'Equal and Free'. But, those Individuals also have a Duty in a Democracy. S/he lives within a Legal System that 'implements and protects' His/Her Freedom and Equality. That Duty is to be Law-abiding. Life within a Democratic Legal structure should be a Life of 'Freedom and Equality' 'structured' within an arrangement of Law and Order. Freedom is not Freedom to do as one pleases. Freedom is to live within the 'structures and mores' of Law and Order. 'Equality' is the equality of the 'human condition' living within the 'condition of togetherness' at the Bottom of Government. Law and Order structures Freedom and Equality at the Bottom of Government. Every Real Individual is Equal and Free and hence its Illegal to discriminate on the basis of Racial differences. That's what the Top should be doing; it should structure the application of Law in such manner as to destroy, once and forever, 'Racial', 'Economic', and 'Class' distinctions within the Social. Such Laws are already in place. Government needs to 'implement' them; and real Individuals, at the Bottom of Government, need to 'practice' them. There is too much Racial, Economic and Class discrimination. Its time to 'practice' the 'conceptual'. The 'conceptual, by itself, can lead to a Great book; but the 'practice' can lead to 'Revolution', and Revolution can lead to 'a change for the Better'.

Government should be 'Fair' and 'Equitable' to the Bottom; because, without 'People' at the Bottom, there is no need for the 'Power' to Govern.

Government should be 'Fair and Equitable' to its People, because without 'People', there is no need for 'Government'. 'Government' is an Institution created by the 'very People' who are to be Governed. At any 'one Point in Time', or, any 'one point in history', a Government is 'created', or 'comes into Being'. The sole purpose for 'recognizing' such an 'Institution' is for the 'sole purpose' of establishing an 'Institution' with Power, and, an 'Institution' that 'Governs'. Call it what you will; an Autocracy, an Oligarchy, a Plutocracy, a Dictatorship, the 1%, or a Democracy. No Government, regardless its Kind, is a 'Natural Phenomena'; they must be 'created' or 'established', or 'recognized' and that is always the case because the 'Bottom' of the 'condition of togetherness', needs to be 'Governed'. Such 'Governmental Institutions' must have 'Power', otherwise they will be useless. In 'exchange' for the 'attribution' of said 'Power', a Government 'should Govern' with 'Freedom and Equality'; or, at least, with 'Fairness and Equity'. That would suffice, as a 'step', and only as a 'step', in the 'Right Direction'.'Today', we have 'discovered' that not 'Everyone', and not just 'Anybody', can 'Govern'. 'Political Correctness' is insincere and vacuous; Business CEO's are 'economic Dictators', Economic Principles are designed to make Profits and Money; the 1% want to get 'Fatter'. How is it possible to get qualified 'Political-Minded Individuals? Of course, the usual response is get someone 'trained' and 'educated' to 'Govern', not someone ready to abuse the System. Wow, were right back to the 'ancient dilemma' of the One and the Many. Well, we must recognize that the 'One' is an 'Institution' and not a 'Real' Individual; its 'An Office'. No Real Individual is born with the so-called 'Power' of the 'One'. All 'Real Individuals' are 'Equal' and 'Free'. The 'Divine Right of Kings' no longer functions, as a Form of Government, ( how does being a Billionaire or a member of the 1% compare to that). Hence, one basic requirement, is that a Political Candidate must be 'Selfless'. The 'Position' at the Top requires 'Selflessness', and, an 'Uncanny Ability' to Govern a 'Political Entity'. There are 'Lots of People' at the 'Bottom' of all Governments, but they need Real 'Representation'. Where are the 'Real' States-Persons?

A Democracy is 'difficult'; but its also 'Fair and Equitable'.

A Democracy is 'difficult' but, its also 'fair' and 'Equitable'. A Democracy is a Form of Government that 'incorporates', from the 'Bottom', the Freedom and Equality that each Real Individual enjoys. In other words, the Top of a Democracy 'represents' the Freedom and Equality of each and every Real Individual at the Bottom. The Top has Institutional Power, while the Bottom has a Real Form of 'Representation'. Representative Government is Government that represents 'all' the 'Real Individuals' at the 'Bottom'. There cannot be a 'Government at the Top', without a 'People at the Bottom'. The Problem with Governments is always 'Who' or 'What' are these Governments going to 'Represent'. Will 'it' represent itself as some 'self-sustaining' Political Entity or will 'it' represent a People? An Autocracy, or, a Kingdom doesn't seem to 'need' a 'Bottom' or a 'People'. The issue, in such cases would be what will such Autocracy or Kingdom do in such cases. Will the Autocracy or Kingdom Govern Itself or will they De-construct? Of course, its kinda silly to formulate it that way, because the World is 'over-flowing with People' and 'Nations'. That argument may be too theoretical, but it makes a Point. People need Government, and People need to be Governed. But, the Individuals need to be 'Represented' because they do not give up their 'Uniqueness' nor their 'Individuality' by being in a 'condition of togetherness'. The Individual can, so to say, 'govern' Himself/ Herself, but S/he cannot Govern the 'condition of togetherness'. At that point, an Institutional Government becomes necessary. The end result of inquiring into 'such formations' of Government, is to try to inquire into the 'source' and 'proper distribution' of Power, or stated differently, how does such an Entity acquire 'Authority' or the 'Power to Govern'? Will it be an 'Autocracy', a 'Kingdom', an 'Oligarchy', or a 'Democracy'. The answer to the 'latter' will determine the Form the Government will take. Such Forms determine how the Government will Govern. Do such Governments 'just Govern' or, do they Represent the 'Will', or the 'Freedom and Equality' of the People? If the Institution of Government needs People to Govern, then it must Represent the People.

The Real Individual is the 'core' and 'essence' of Governments; Economies; and Capitalism.

The 'Real' Individual is the 'core' and 'essence' of Governments; Economies; and Capitalism. That means that all these 'Three activities' should be 'dedicated' towards the 'Distinguishable Goals' of 'Governing', 'Economics', and 'Capitalistic activity'. Individuals need Governing, if they live in a 'condition of togetherness'; Individuals need Economies, if they need to pursue 'activity', to 'make', or 'earn', a 'living''; Individuals need to 'Compete' in Capitalistic Activity to 'survive' in the attainment of 'Food', 'clothing', 'home', and other 'Economic and Social' Necessities. In other words, If a Real Individual is expected to 'Live' in a 'Democracy' or a 'condition of togetherness', the Government must be democratic, and must provide the 'means for earning a living' in that Democracy. If the Government is a Democracy, it is a Government "of the People", "by the People", and "for the People". Such an Arrangement should provide the means by which the Individual can 'earn', 'acquire', a 'Job', a 'Home', and the 'securities' of 'Life', in a 'Condition of Togetherness'. If the economy is Capitalistic, it must allow for 'competition' between Real Individuals. If a Real Individual cannot 'compete' or cannot 'compete fairly' with another Real Individual, the Economy is lopsided. Such has become the case with the Governmental creation of the 'Corporate Fiction'. We live in a Corporate Society, not a 'condition of togetherness'. The Corporation has been given more 'advantages' than the Real Individuals in their 'condition of togetherness' and they have become 'recognized' and 'accepted' Legal Fictions. Corporations have 'eliminated' 'competition' between Real Individuals. Corporations now set the standards for 'competition' in the Economic sphere. In Economics, the 'Real Individuals', who should live in Freedom and Equality, have been 'discarded'. They now face corporate Structures, called Legal Fictions, who are 'evolving' and 'acquiring' the same 'values' and 'qualities' of life of a Real Human Being. Today, they can even 'participate' in Politics( Citizens United) and even enjoy a certain type of 'Immortality'( Voluntary and Involuntary Dissolution). The Real Human being is not so fortunate. 'Government' is necessary for the Real 'Human Being' in a 'condition of togetherness'; so is Economics, but, not those 'Huge', 'Dictatorial', Economic Monsters; nor the 1%. The Economy and the Legal Fictions need to be 'controlled'. Where are the Real Politicians?

If Economics and Capitalism replaces Democratic Government; Democratic Government will 'Deconstruct'.

If the Individual 'Impulse' of 'Economics and Capitalism' replaces the Individual 'impulse' of 'Democratic Government', then Democratic Government will 'Deconstruct'. Stated differently; if Capitalism 'continues' to make 'inroads' into Democracy, a Government 'of the People, 'by the People' and 'for the People', will no longer exist: a 'Motor' designed to make 'Profits and Money' will replace a 'Motor' designed to 'Protect' Individual Freedom and Equality. The 'sad part' is that the 'Perpetrators' of this 'political phenomena' do not seem to be aware of whats happening; maybe they are aware but, that would just make it 'sadder'... the pursuit of an elusive 'Fiction', a 'Medium of Exchange', 'replaces' 'Real' 'Freedom and Equality'. An Individual can 'fully experience' Freedom and Equality; and its utterly ridiculous to replace 'that' with some quantifiable 'fiction' whose only merit seems to be that it can be 'counted'. Of course, 'Greed' then produces 'more and more of the same'. Isn't that similar to that old 'childish game', "my Dad can beat up your Dad", with "I have more 'Money than you Have', and we also have a Forbes List to keep track of whose on Top. An 'Economy' cannot drive a 'Polity'. Of course, every Polity needs an Economy, but it cannot drive 'Freedom and Equality'. In a Corporate Society, 'Real' Freedom and Equality goes out the Window; and the 'Society' is ruled 'Autocratically'; and the Real Individuals become "indebted' Individuals",( from, Maurizio Lazzarato, "The Making of the Indebted Man"); who owe their 'Soul' to the Company Store.( from an Old Song, in the 50's. I think.) The Individual becomes a 'Cipher' that can be 'counted', 'arranged' and 'manipulated' and 'Mapped' into a Social without 'Freedom and Equality'. The 'impulse' towards Freedom and Equality becomes 'suppressed', 'unrecognizable', and 'replaced' with a quantifiable 'Sum", unreachable by the 'Real' ordinary Human Being. Where are the real Statesmen?