A Democracy solely 'driven' by 'Capitalistic principles' is in trouble.

A Democracy solely driven by Capitalistic Principles is in trouble. In such a case, the Democracy will never improve itself; never become more efficient; never eliminate the 'non-democratic aspects' of its Political structure; never eliminate Racial discrimination; sexual discrimination; economic injustices; never 'celebrate' the 'Human Condition'. In such a case, the end results of all activity within the Nation will gradually transform the Democratic form into a Plutocratic form, or, an Oligarchic form. The 'focus' of 'such a transformed entity' 'drifts away' from the 'political principles' of 'Governing' with Freedom and Equality. That is not a 'Political Entity' called a 'Nation'; that is closer to an 'Economic Entity' called a 'Corporation' whose sole goal is to 'accumulate' as much as possible, and to be as 'Large and Powerful' as Possible'. How sad; Governing has been replaced by 'accumulation' that is 'motored' by 'Greed', i.e. more and more of the 'same' (money and the 1% ). An economic Institution cannot have Power, that is an 'economic illusion'. It may have 'influence', but, never Power. 'Power only exists in Political Entities' because their Job is to Govern the Bottom of the 'Power relation' found in the 'ancient relation' of the One and the Many; or, the 'Top and the Bottom' of Government. Governments must 'govern'; economies must 'produce' more and more of the same,i.e., products, money, and 'Big Buildings'. The economic form 'changes' every time that a 'new way' or a new product is discovered and can be used for making money. The Democratic form of Government does not change and is always searching for ways to eliminate all 'types of discrimination'; 'imbalances'; and 'problems'; in the Freedom and Equality 'guaranteed' to each and every Real Human being living in the 'condition of togetherness'. In this way, Government 'serves' and provides for the General Welfare of the People.

Democracy can only be driven by Freedom and Equality; Capitalism can only be driven by Profits and Money.

Democracy can only be driven by Freedom and Equality; while capitalism can only be driven by Profits and Money. Democracy that is not motored by Freedom and Equality is not democracy because the essence of the Institution are the 'Many Individuals' that have formed it into a Political Institution. A Political Institution cannot exist without some 'creative Act' or, an Act by the so-called 'Many' that have instituted it; like a Constitution. That 'Act' closes the Gap between the relation of the so-called, the "One and the Many". That relation 'brings together' the Top and the Bottom of the Institution. The Institution is now dependent on its 'Creators' but only to the extent of the 'essence' of the relation. 'That' relation relates to the 'Power to Govern' the 'Many' in Freedom and Equality. There is no other function for the Political relation. The Capitalistic function 'generates money and Profits' for the continued existence of the Economic aspects of the 'Social' or, better said, the 'condition of togetherness'. Obviously, the 'competitive nature' of economic activity i.e., to create profits and money, requires a basic struggle against each Other. In other words, one 'Individual' makes more money than the 'Other'. To 'help' the economy, Legal Fictions or 'artificial persons' were created to generate more and more of the same, or 'Money', 'profits', 'Capital', to help the 'generation of Money' and the 'stabilization' of the Economy. In other words; Legal Fictions became necessary to 'help the economy'. Corporations are Fictions, Money is a fiction, 'profits' is an 'accumulation of a Fiction', So, what have we done, have we just transferred the 'Old Problematic' of the 'One and the Many' to the economic sector? We truly have, but it really does not make any difference,i.e., if we keep the Political principles separate from the Economic principles and if we don't mix the two; and if we allow a 'hegemonic advantage' of the Political Principles of Democracy. Democracy 'must govern', and it can only do so with the Principles of Freedom and Equality.

What is the goal of Democracy? What is the goal of Capitalism?

The goal of Democracy is to form and structure a form of Government and a Social 'condition' that will protect and respect the Freedom and Equality of each and every real Individual within the jurisdiction of the Nation. The Goal of Capitalism is to Make, Create, Stabilize, economic Institutions that will help 'perpetuate' the economic 'condition' called 'more and more of the Same', viz., Money and Profits and large economic 'Institutions' that will 'help' the Individuals in the Social, or, in the 'condition of togetherness'. The goal of both Institutions should be to provide for the 'General Welfare' of the 'Peoples' in the Nation. Of course, we are all aware that once formed into a Political Entity, the 'condition of togetherness' became 'divided into Political Parties; and the Economy, with the help of 'Legal Fictions' called "Corporations", became divided into 'Haves' and 'Have-Nots', or, into the 1% and the 99%. For over 200 years, neither the 'Government' nor 'Capitalism' has 'attempted' to reconcile that 'dichotomy'. Instead, we have a political situation, where the Economy is trying to make 'inroads' into the Political. No!, No!, the Economy is in Political Office! Today's Political 'quagmire' is that the 'economy' is in Office. Economic thinkers, who think in Profit or Loss 'concepts' are 'driving' the ship of State. Is it any wonder that when one listens carefully to so-called 'political statements', they 'smell' like 'economic statements'? Where are the 'Freedom and Equality' concepts in all this? The Political has taken 'Second Place' in the arrangement of the 'condition of togetherness'. What has 'Man' done to 'Man'? From the best Political system we have descended into Plutocracy. How sad. We can blame the Political System or the Economic System, but it sure seems to be a 'Humankind fault'. 'Greed' has overcome 'Politics', or is it our 'Political Correctness'? Where are the Statesmen? We need a real Politician, one that is Strong, and that speaks Politics, and that 'knows' the Place of Politics( Democracy), and the place of Economics. Lets hope 'someone' shows up; if not, we're in a world of shit!

Democracy is the best form of Government. Capitalism is the best Economic Form. But, "never shall the twain meet".

No form of government is perfect; but Democracy is the best form. It's the best form because Governments 'Govern' their 'People' and Democratic Government is "of the People", "by the People" and "for the People". The sole function of Government is to 'Govern'; it has no other reason or purpose for existing. Nations and Governments are 'created' or 'established' by the People. Nations and Governments are Political Institutions. They are not Natural, nor, are they 'born', i.e., in the manner that human beings are parts of Nature and are born. Hence, what better form for a Government, than a Government "of People", "by People" and "for People"? But, there are other important aspects to Governing a Nation or a 'Society' (a high level abstraction, hence, better stated as a "condition of togetherness"), that need elaboration. Each and every real Individual in the "condition of togetherness' needs to have the means for continuing their existence, or, stated differently, 'of survival' within the Nation. That further means that Nations and Governments must provide the 'Institutional means' by which these 'necessities' are made available to all the Individuals in the 'condition of togetherness', hence, the General Welfare. Here, enters Law and Capitalism. ( Ill get to Law later). Capitalism is an 'economic form' without peer. Capitalism is 'Good', its 'Great'. We need Capitalism. But, at this point we must be very, very careful. Capitalism has a 'motor', a 'movement' that insures 'its survival', as an economic Form. Governments also have their 'Motors'. Democratic Governments, 'must Govern'. They have no 'Other function'. At this point great care is necessary. Democratic Governments govern with 'Freedom and Equality'; i.e., each and every real Individual under their jurisdiction is considered Free and Equal. But, Capitalism is motored by competition, Money, and Profits. Capitalism cannot Motor a Democracy and Democracy cannot motor Capitalism. They must work 'together' but, they must remain separate entities. Democratic Governments 'suffer' when they are motored by 'Profits and money'( the 1%). Capitalism 'suffers' when it is motored by 'Freedom and Equality'. Never Shall The Twain Meet.

The term "Social" gives birth to the term "Socialism''; which is used as a weapon for 'political BS'.

The term Social gives birth to the term 'Socialism' which is political BS. "Social" is a high level abstraction that assumes the 'reality' of each and every 'real' Individual in 'Society', or, at the Bottom of Government. Its a Political term and as such should include all the 'real Individuals' within the boundaries of the Bottom or the so-called 'Social Space'. It should include every 'real Individual' at the Bottom of the 'condition of togetherness'. In the 'condition of togetherness', also referred too as the 'Bottom of Government', the Individuals that are 'left out', glaringly 'stand-out' and hence can be 'counted'. But, in 'Socialism', the term is so broad that it merely 'assumes' that everyone is included. Of course, 'political correctness' is full of such generalities. Maybe some of those terms are necessary, but the term " Social" can easily be 'replaced', or 'understood' with the following words; 'the condition of togetherness'. In the 'condition of togetherness', every 'real Individual' is included in the 'condition' and, consequently, can be 'counted'. By, so doing, we 'quantify' the 'term', which enables us to really 'measure the condition'; hence, it becomes easy to measure 'inclusion' and exclusion', and hence, 'Government accountability' becomes possible. That move 'quantifies' the 'Bottom' of democratic Government. It 'quantifies Democracy'. Most, if not all, Nations claiming to be 'Socialistic', are not really concerned with the 'real Individuals' under their care, or with a so-called 'inclusive' Social. They are more concerned with a 'form of Autocratic Rule' with 'favoritism' towards "legal Fictions" called 'Persons' ( corporations) than they are with a form resembling 'real Democratic Government'. Hence, the term 'Socialism' becomes a 'weapon' against any attempt to really include the 'real human beings' at the Bottom' of democratic Government. Do we dare say it, they favor "fake- Persons" instead of 'real human beings'.

The terms "Society" and 'Social' must be distinguished from "the condition of togetherness".

The terms "Society" and the term "Social" must be distinguished from the words " the condition of togetherness". The reason being that the first two terms are very high level abstractions and in referring to 'real' Individuals 'living' in the 'social', cannot afford to lose their 'precision'. The term "condition of togetherness' retains the individual existence of each and every Individual in the 'condition' described as "togetherness". The term 'togetherness', as a term of 'collection' cannot exist unless their is 'someone else' that also 'exists' alongside the 'Others'. In other words the term is 'inclusive' and each Individual can be 'counted',i.e., 'included' or 'excluded' and hence that allows for 'accountability'in Government. The other two terms are 'too abstract' and can be used to 'exclude'. Don't get me wrong, its possible to use the terms ,but not with the same 'precision'. Hence, the 'caution' in the use of the terms. Of course, in the 'relation' between the Top and the Bottom of Government, the Top relates to the Bottom of Government, and the Top must Govern the Bottom and must 'include' each and every 'real' Individual in the 'Social'. No 'real' Individual can be excluded. Government must Govern and that means it must pass Laws which provide Order, and it must 'care and provide' for the 'Social and the General Welfare of its Citizens. Government is a Political Institution and its sole function is to Govern. A Government is not a 'referee'; nor, does it just 'stand-by' while the 'Social deconstructs'; it must 'Govern' and it must 'Govern' democratically. There is no other function for Government. If Government 'fails', it must be replaced.

Every Nation needs a Political 'motor' and an Economic 'motor'.

Every Nation needs a 'motor' i.e. a Political 'motor' as well as an Economic 'motor'. Each of the motors serves as a 'motivational factor' for 'moving', 'accomplishing', a Political and an Economic 'result' within the Nation. Both are essential and 'the end result' serves to 'delineate' the 'form' or the 'structure' of the 'Social or Society' we live in. The 'structure' or 'form' of the Social is basic and applies to every 'Society', whether primitive or technologically sophisticated. But, an 'essential aspect' of the 'basic formation' of the Social also determines the direction that the Nation takes. Of course, both the Political Entity and the Economic Entity are essential aspects of the Nation. The Nation can be Autocratic, or 'Other' variations, or Democratic, or 'Other' variations, and the 'social' can be subject to Autocratic or Democratic Governing. At this point enters the 'Purity' of the 'Governing' factor. If democracy Governs, the Freedom and Equality of every Individual is, or should be, assured. But, a problematic can also enter at this point. That problem is the 'economic factor' or Capitalism. If the Economic factor dominates, or stated differently, if the 'Economic Motor' overwhelms the Political Motor, it becomes dominant and the political motor loses its efficacy. That's exactly what happened when the Government created the Business Corporation and legally considered it as a 'Person' subject to Constitutional protection. An economic 'legal Fiction' created to help the economic sector to achieve stability and, whether foreseen or not, dominance. That move also helped create the 1%. The end result is 'Plutocracy' with 'tinges of Autocracy'; viz., a Government 'of' the 1%, 'by' the Corporate elite, and 'for' the corporate elite. The 'Legal Fiction' has become Master. What has 'become' to Democracy and to Freedom and Equality?

Its very important to distinguish between 'Governing Principles' and 'Economic Principles'.

In a Democracy, there is a clear distinction between 'Governing Principles' and 'Economic Principles'. Of course, every Political Entity, regardless its Political Nature, needs an Economy. But, its important to distinguish between Economic, or, Capitalistic principles, and Democratic Principles. A Democracy is a Government "of the People", "by the People", and "for the People". The People 'create' the Government for the purpose of 'Self-Rule'. We have already said that 'one lone Individual living on an Island, all by him/her self' does not need Government. He or She will learn how to 'cope', how to acquire 'food', how to stay 'safe', how to prolong his or her existence. Perform the 'Thought experiment'. If you do, you will find that in that 'scenario', Government is unnecessary. But, the 'reality' is different. There is not just one Individual on the Island, there are 'millions' of People on the 'Island'. 'Many Peoples' need a Government! But, its the millions of 'People' that 'need Government'; It is never a 'Government' that needs People. Government would not even exist, but for the 'Many People' that need it. Hence, what better 'form' of Government is there, than one that is "of the People", "by the People", and "For the People". Once the Government is established, it has to 'run on' the Freedom and Equality of each and every Individual that helped set up the Democratic form of Government. Economic Principles work differently. The goal is always to make a Profit; to get Larger; to generate 'more and more' of the same; viz., Money. So, what better way to generate huge amounts of money than to 'create Legal Fictions', i. e., Corporations that only 'exist in contemplation of Law'. Already one can see the uneven 'playing field' that renders 'competition' obsolete and favors 'Greed' and 'economic obesity'. That creates the 1%. That creates Plutocracy. That's why Democratic Government cannot run on Economic Principles; Democratic Government must run on 'freedom and Equality'. If a Corporation wants to be considered a 'Person', it should 'live' more democratic, it should be required to have 'Branches' that do 'charitable work', in exchange for the huge 'economic grasp' it has 'been given'. Failing that, it should be dissolved. Democracy created 'Economic Monsters'; its time democracy acquired 'more control' over the business corporation.

Corporate CEO's are 'driving' the Ship of State; democracy is in 'trouble'.

Corporate CEO's are driving the Ship of State;... Democracy is in trouble. An 'economic engine' cannot drive a 'Political Entity'. First and foremost, we are a Political Entity and then we have a 'successful economy'. The Political Entity is the Can; the Economy is the contents of the Can. The economy functions with 'Profits'; and it functions on a Huge scale. The motivations for having and creating a 'huge Corporation' are different from the motivations for Governing a Nation; particularly a Democratic Nation. A Democratic Nation is motored by Freedom and Equality and it must also exist on the International scene with other Governments that may not be Democratic. If a business CEO controls a Democracy and he wants to control and enlarge the 'sphere' of influence of the Democracy, on the International scale, he cannot do it with a 'Profits motor'; he needs a 'Freedom and Equality' motor. For example; sending weapons to an allied and then 'billing' them for the weapons will not work; that is ludicrous. That's an 'Economic move' not a 'Political move'. 'Wrong motor' for a Political Entity. Heaven helps us. We are 'doing business' with 'Political entities'. To be sure, business is possible between political entities, but the two motors cannot be 'confused' or 'mixed', and they certainly cannot be 'misused'. We need 'Statesmen' or 'Stateswomen' at the helms. We usually criticize Politicians, but we sure need some right now. Even 'political correctness' is better then a 'Businessman' doing 'business as usual'. Truly, Governing 'has changed', but don't make the mistake of 'putting the wrong motor' at the Top of a Political Entity.

Democracy helped create a Corporate Society; but Corporations cannot function with Freedom and Equality.

The Freedom and Equality that 'motors' Democracy helped 'create' a Corporate Society; but, Corporations cannot 'function' or be 'motored' with Freedom and Equality; they need 'competition' and 'Profits and Money'. Take away Profits and Money from a 'corporate nature' or from its 'Person-hood' and you take away the very 'nature' or the 'motor' that mobilizes the Capitalistic impulse. Capitalism requires 'competition' and competition requires 'dog-eat-dog-tactics'; not Freedom and Equality. It squashes the 'little guy'; it destroys the 'small' and creates 'huge Corporate Giants'. What happens to Democracy or the 'Freedom and Equality' required by a Democratic Social? Since the 'existence' of the Corporate nature is protected by Law, why can't it also be required to be a 'Good Citizen'? Of course, you ask, how? Well, lets look at that. The Corporation owes its very existence to Law; hence, Law can also require, as part of that existence, that every 'Corporate person' that exists within a Democracy also have 'Sections'; 'Departments', 'Agencies', Branches, within their Corporate nature which 'helps and contributes' to the 'General Welfare' of the Social. Obviously, Corporations make 'huge Profits' because they were given a huge 'economic grasp'. That economic grasp exceeds the 'Real Individuals' grasp and also the 'small corporate grasp' of 'essential corporate natures' within the Social. Probably the so-called 1% comes from the hoarding of huge corporate profits. The corporation owes its existence to the 'Democratic spirit', so there is no reason why its corporate structure cannot be required to organize itself in a manner that contributes to the General Welfare, as required by the Constitution. All 'real' citizens 'contribute' to the General Welfare by being Law abiding. Corporations should be required to do the same thing. If they fail to live more 'democratically', their Charters should be 'modified' or 'yanked'.

A Great Democracy can 'include' a successful Capitalism; but, a successful Capitalism cannot include a great Democracy.

A Great Democracy can include a successful Capitalism; but, a successful Capitalism will never include a Great Democracy. Why not? Simply because the Democracy is the 'Container' or 'Can' and Capitalism is the 'contents' of the 'Can'. Capitalism belongs 'in' a Democracy; but, Democracy cannot be contained 'within' Capitalism. Democracy is driven by Freedom and equality; while Capitalism is driven by Profits and money. Try driving Democracy with Profits and money; it wont 'go'. If it does 'go', its because its no longer a democracy, but a 'kingdom of sorts'. By that analogy, I mean the King becomes the 'can' and the King owns 'everything', including the 'serfs'( People). Real Democracy is 'motored', 'motivated', 'moved', by the Freedom and Equality of Each and Every Individual living within the Borders of the Nation. That does not include Legal Fictions like corporations, that exist, only in contemplation of law. They are not real People; they are the 'contents' of the Can. Their existence as 'contents' is entirely dependent on the 'democratic nature' of the 'can', or, the Nation. The 'contents' can never drive the 'can'; the can 'drives', 'determines', and 'holds' the contents. Of course, the 'political obligations' of the 'can' are 'tremendous'. It must determine the 'democratic structure' that will 'house' and 'drive democracy and its 'contents', namely, a successful Capitalism. Capitalism must also recognize its obligation to 'live' a 'democratic Life'. Capitalism can exist within Democracy. By employing Metaphors and stretching Language a bit, we can see clearly that Capitalism can exist 'within' Democracy and that we 'would never have' a democracy, if we allow 'Profits and Money' to drive Democracy. We need 'Politicians' at the helm; not businessmen. A Businessman can drive a Corporation, but she/he cannot drive a Nation; but Politicians must also 'wake up', and forget 'political correctness'; and 'learn' how to be a 'States-person'; i.e. a 'Real' Representative of 'all' the People.

Capitalism is important; it can create a Great Economy; but, it cannot drive Democracy.

Capitalism is important, but it cannot 'drive' a Democracy. There is nothing wrong with a successful Capitalistic economy. But, keep in mind that Capitalism is based on competition and Profits. Without competition and the generation of Profits, it cant go anywhere. It can't 'grow'. Competition is just the attitude that I can 'produce', 'provide', or 'sell you', 'some need' at a more 'reasonable price' than the next Guy. Economic competition makes for big, incremental increases in productivity, sales, and profits. That, basically, is an economic system that functions and requires 'profits', sometimes, lots of Profits. Being 'large' or 'huge' is an essential element. Hence; it also requires a larger 'Person-hood'; hence, the necessity of the Legal Fiction; namely, the Corporate structure that exists only "in contemplation of Law". But, keep in mind that 'Capitalism and Profits' are economic principles and not 'Governmental Principles'. Governmental Principles are designed to Govern all Individuals that exist in a 'condition of togetherness', next to each Other, as 'Independent' Individuals. Each Individual is unique, sacred, and is entitled, as a human being, to be 'Free and Equal' within the Governmental system. There is no 'competition' between Freedom and Equality. No one Individual gets 'more' or 'less' Freedom and Equality. In a real Democracy everyone is Equal and everyone should enjoy his/ her Freedom within the confines of Law. In other words, an Economy is 'motored' by 'profits and Largess', and a Democracy is motored by Freedom and Equality. Each system has its 'particular motor' and 'neither system' can be motored by the 'motor' of the 'Other System'. It is 'economic suicide' to have an economy driven by Freedom and Equality, and its 'Governmental suicide' to have a Democracy driven by 'Profits and competition'. Each must remain within its proper Institution. An Economy belongs WITHIN its Governmental system. But, unfortunately, we 'mix' the Two. Hence, all the 'economic' and 'democratic' problems. 'That' accounts for the 1%; lack of a 'living wage'; Legal Fictions or Corporations getting 'more and more attributes' of a 'real, living human Being'; and our Leaders are more concerned with 'Trade' than with 'Freedom and Equality'. How sad; we are 'governed' with Economic principles: the legal fictions, Corporations, are becoming 'more' and 'more' Real; and Democracy has gone 'out the window'. Hello Alice! can we come in?; we too, live in a 'Wonderland'.

Greedy Capitalism cannot 'drive' a Real democracy; only Freedom and Equality can drive Democracy.

Greedy Capitalism cannot drive Democracy; only Freedom and Equality can drive a real Democracy. The motor of a Capitalistic economy is 'Profits'; only 'Profits' 'count' in a highly successful Economy. If the profitable fails, the economy fails. Of course, profits and so-called economic principles can generate a very healthy 'National economy'. However, we cannot make the mistake of equating the 'driving force' of economies with the 'driving force' of Democracies. The two phenomena are different, and the actual fact is that a 'Real democracy' cannot survive 'within' a 'dominant economy'; but, the 'Contrary' is also a fact; i.e. a 'successful economy' must exist 'within a Real Democracy'; and a Real Democracy must be 'driven' by Freedom and Equality. Try building a 'successful economy' in an Autocratic Nation. It wont work. Everything belongs to the Autocrat, including the Individuals Freedom and Equality. Of course, we know that Corporations are not 'real Persons'. Nevertheless, certain aspects of 'Corporate Person-hood' is protected by Constitutional Law because that 'legal fiction' is essential to a 'successful economy'. But, its still a 'Fiction'. Its not real, and we cannot make the mistake of equating Economic principles with Political principles. Democracy can only be driven by Freedom and Equality and that 'driving force' applies to each and every 'real Individual' living in a Democracy. A problematic arises when these Individuals begin to 'value money' and 'profits' more than 'Freedom and Equality'. This causes a shift in the 'value system' of a 'real democracy'. The 'shift' is towards the economic and away from democratic principles. The end result is a 1% holding most of the medium of exchange. Individuals living in a Democracy have a duty to 'value' and 'protect' the Freedom and Equality that helps propel the democratic spirit. Without that 'democratic spirit', we could easily become the most 'successful economy' in the world, and still have 'millions of real Individuals' living in 'poverty' and 'squalor'. How sad; 'Economic Principles' overpowers 'Political Principles'. We need to get it straight; the 'Economic' belongs 'within' the Political; then a 'successful economy' can benefit a 'Democratic Bottom'.

Real Democracy has been diluted by Party Loyalty and a greedy Capitalistic economy.

Real Democracy has been diluted by 'Party loyalty' and a Greedy Capitalistic economy. We live in a 'Condition of Togetherness' which embraces Millions of human beings. In a real democracy, each and every Human Being, 'counts' as a 'necessary element', of the 'condition of togetherness'. That is to say, each Individual is 'real'( unlike a Corporation that is a Legal Fiction and only exists "in contemplation of Law"); each Individual is 'Free'; each Individual is 'Equal'. Democratic Government has a duty to Govern the 'Condition of togetherness, in a Constitutional manner. One basic problematic is that once a 'condition of togetherness', or a Social, forms, it divides itself into 'Different Groups'; institutionally referred too as Political Parties. The result is that a 'tension' is created by institutionalizing a 'point of view'. Then, a so-called Loyalty kicks in and never shall the twain meet. Don't get me wrong. There's nothing wrong with Parties if, and only if, the parties are all 'democratic'. If all Parties are democratic, why should there be any antagonism between them, other then, different modes of accomplishing the same democratic goal? Such differences should not call for 'vicious Political Fighting'. Democracy is diluted when the Parties become antagonistic and merely base their 'antagonism' on 'Party- Loyalty'. How sad; Representatives playing 'childish games'. The further complication kicks in when one Party favors 'legal Fictions', which are not 'real human beings', and which can only function by means of 'economic principles' called 'Profits' and not 'Political principles' of Freedom and Equality. Greed infiltrates the Real Democracy and turns it into a 'Capitalistic Social' based on 'Haves' and 'Have-nots'. The only salvation for Politics is an Objective Branch in a Democracy of Three Branches. But, the irony is that the Third Branch, (the Supreme Court) is 'ultimately' 'selected', 'elected', by the other Two Branches constituted of 'Party-loyal' Representatives, who advance their Institutionalized point of view. How sad. The end-result is a 'purported' Objective Supreme Court that decides cases based on 'prior historical decisions' that no longer apply to an 'advanced technological society'. Democracy is 'diluted'; the Economy is 'installed into a 'Political System' that 'should' Represent the Freedom and Equality of each and every 'real' Human being. Humanity Counts.

The Bottom Line of 'any' Form of Government should be its 'People'.

The Bottom Line in any Democracy is its 'People'. A Democracy is a form of Government, but its the Individuals in a democracy who decide what form the Government should take. Once the Form is established, e.g., a written Constitution, its up to the 'People' to contain 'political activity' within the 'confines' of the 'concept'. An Individual who lives in Freedom and Equality, in a democracy, should not be 'Arbitrary and Selfish'. Why? Simply, because the behavior of 'any' Individual, especially someone in a position of Power, can 'establish and set' the 'patterns' that will be 'emulated' within that Democracy. 'Arbitrariness and selfishness' establishes a 'center of gravity' for the 'persona', or, 'personality', in the Individual, and, by 'extension', establishes a 'pattern' for the 'Others' to follow. Those 'Others', who 'properly' live in 'Political Freedom and Equality', should see themselves as 'Equal' to any 'Other human being', regardless of National or International boundaries, and should have the Freedom to 'Live accordingly'. That Life should characterize the 'daily experience' of all 'Human Beings', regardless of where they Live, and regardless their form of Government. That 'attitude' demolishes 'egoism'and and 'arbitrary political postures' of 'superiority' within the 'population' and the 'Nations'. There are 'many Nations' in the World, but there is only 'One World' and all 'Peoples' in the World are Human Beings. 'People Power' is truly a Great Power. Its often said that 'we are all in the same Boat'. How true, but we must 'enlarge the Boat' to a Planetary Scale. Its not a 'small Boat' folks, humanity exists on the whole Planet, and its time we begin to see the 'Human Condition' for what it is. We are 'all Human' and we are 'all' on the 'Same Planet'.

Democracy has been 'decapitated' by Capitalism.

Democracy has been 'decapitated' by Capitalism. A Democracy is not a Business Entity; its a Form of Government. Such a 'political Form', can only be 'motored' by the Freedom and Equality of 'each and every' Real Individual being governed. Corporations are not included as 'Real Individuals' because they are Legal Fictions and exist only in contemplation of Law. Of course, corporations may have needed, at some time, Legal protection by Law or by Government, but that does not make them 'Real Human Persons'. They may be 'Citizens' in a Democracy, but they must also comply with the rules and Laws of 'Citizenship' and 'democratic conduct'. The purpose of the Constitution is to 'constitute' a 'Democratic Nation' of 'Three branches' and to form a Government "of the People"; "by the People" and "for the People". A Democratic Nation must be Governed in a democratic manner. A Business Entity is not a Democratic Nation nor can it be motored democratically; i.e. by Freedom and Equality. To attempt to 'motor', or operate, a 'Business Entity' with 'Freedom and Equality' would be disastrous for the Business. In the same manner, to attempt to 'motor' or operate a Democratic Nation with 'Profits' and 'business acumen' is disastrous to the Nation. So, why do we have CEO's and businessmen living in the White House? They do not know how to Govern! They just know how to make money! Hopefully, we have learned something about 'real Democracy'; about the 'Fat' 1%; and about 'obsolete Governing Institutions' ( Electoral College) that clearly demonstrate that 'we cannot live by Profits alone'. We need to 'wake up' to a 'genuine experience' of 'Real Freedom' and 'Real Equality'. It probably cannot be done in 'one fell swoop'; but we can start by overruling CITIZENS UNITED: that Decision was just about 'the fox guarding the chicken coop'.

Plutocracy in the White House will dismantle Real Democracy.

Plutocracy in the White House can only result in a dismantling of Democracy. A Plutocratic 'motor' runs on Profits and not Freedom and Equality. It's obvious that Plutocratic Democratic Government is an Oxymoron. A Democratic Government runs and operates on Freedom and Equality, not Profits. Hence, one cannot have a 'Plutocratic democratic Government'. Its an illusion to think that a 1%=er can govern with Freedom and Equality. The effects of 'such a Government' has 'great consequences' in any Democratic Nation, wherein its installed. However, the consequences on the International Scene are even greater. The reason for that is that on a National scale, much re-arrangement of 'Institutions' may take place, but it remains a National matter and a National problematic. However, Internationally, the results are 'extra-National' and hence the results can easily lead to War. Many Second World Nations are not concerned with making 'Profits'; but with 'survival'. A 1%=er will never 'share his wealth'; nor will S/he be concerned with the 'Freedom and Equality' of anyone else. His/Her main concern is Profits, not 'humanity' or 'democracy'. The old 'Kings' of History were never concerned with bettering the 'economic welfare' or the 'well- being' of the Peasants. "Every man a King"!, you never heard that!; because, 'That' never happened. "Of course", you will say, "the situation is different today"; yes, but the 'Greedy basis' for such 'Egoism' is not. The difference is that today the 'People' have had a 'taste' of 'real democracy', and it wont be long before the Plutocrats become aware of the fact that you don't 'mess' with the "People" in a Democracy. After all, 'the People' created a Government "of the People"; "by the People and "for the People".

The 'Integrity' of the 'Condition' means the Individuals are 'Real' and they retain their 'Unique Individuality".

The 'Integrity' of the 'Condition of Togetherness' means that the 'Real' Individuals that constitute the 'Condition' retain their Real and Unique Individuality. 'Corporations' are 'not real' because they exist only 'in contemplation of Law'. Each 'Real Human Being' retains his Individuality and never lose's the realness of his/her Nature. Each Individual counts; each has uniqueness and is included in composing the 'condition of togetherness'. In other words, each Individual is part of the 'Social'.( there's that word again) But, notice how easy we 'slide into language' and use words that are very 'high level abstractions', and although a Noun, does not convey the 'real nature' of being a 'Real Individual'. Abstractions tend to be 'empty and vacuous' and their 'generality' 'free floats' above 'Realness', suffering, and pain. Corporations are not 'Real'. They are 'clusters of 'invented economic units' that also exist in the 'Social', but that are 'given more Reality' than the Human condition. Why? Simply because we are no longer a 'Real Democracy'; we are a Capitalistic Economy, and Capitalism is 'Driven by Profits'. Capitalism rules; and Democracy has 'attenuated itself' into a heap of 'real, mangled, parts, or bodies', that need an economy in order to survive in a 'Surreal World'. Capitalism; Corporate Society; 'Alice in Wonderland'; the Surreal; Rules. I am One; I am Real; You are One; You are Real; We are Many; We are real; and our 'condition of togetherness' is Real. But, the Surreal (1%) rules. Try to notice how the 1% will 'never grow' into the 5%. The 1% never grows, it just gets 'Fatter', and 'Fatter', but always remains the 1%. That's all. You wonder why the 1% never gets 'larger'? Because, it 'excludes' the Real, the Real Individuals that really 'count', and only includes the 'Surreal'. How sad. We live in Alice in Wonderland and we 'dream' of living in 'Freedom and Equality'.

The Plutocrats are in the 'White House', but; "the Condition of Togetherness" has 'Integrity'.

Political Theory is clear; a Democracy is a Government "of the People"; "by the People"; and "for the People". The People, at the Bottom of Government, set the 'pace' for all 'Political activity' within the Nation. 'All the People', at the 'Bottom of Government', constitute a "Condition of Togetherness". Of course, every Nation also needs an Economy. That's clear also. But, there's a 'huge difference' between a Political system being 'motored' or 'driven' by 'Freedom and Equality', and one being 'motored' or 'driven', by 'economic principles'. To be sure, a Democratic political system cannot survive the so-called 'economic motor' or 'profits' motor of the economy. If the Plutocrats are in the White House, democracy will slowly ( maybe not so slowly) deconstruct. Already we read that the slogan " make America Great again" does not apply to the Plutocrats, or their Family; nor will they apply to the Plutocrats in the 'Bandido Cabinet'. Manufacturing has received a 'little help'; but everyone else, or, the 'Service Industry', was completely excluded.( the 'Minimum Wage' will not go up; "they get enough already") Well, the "legal fictions", or the "Corporations" are the ones who do the 'manufacturing',( not the little guy), and the 'Plutocrats in the White House' "own the Corporations"; so how does that add up? Simply; Democracy is dying or dead! The Plutocrats are 'in'. Government is 'no longer a Democratic Government', or, a 'democratic Institution'; the machinery of Government 'no longer functions' for the benefit of the "People". How sad. But, remember, "the People", at the Bottom', the 99%, are still 'alive and well'. They can still 'organize'; and never forget, the 'condition of togetherness' at the Bottom of Government is still "a condition"; a condition "of people", "by People"; and "for People". "Democratic Government" may be at a 'stand-still' but, the 'Condition of Togetherness', is 'alive and well', and the 'condition' has Integrity.

Democracy 'slips' into 'Plutocracy or Capitalism' ; and then, claims to be a 'Democracy'.

Ponder the transitional states from a 'Democratic Political Ideology' to a 'Capitalistic Economic Ideology'. The Freedom and Equality which applies to each and every Real Individual in the Social, acquires 'too much slippage' and then 'gradually slips' into an 'Economic Posture'. That 'economic posture' must be 'motored' by 'Profits' and requires 'more and more' of the same,viz., a 'medium of exchange' called 'Money'. If an economy is not motored by Profits, it will not be considered 'successful enough' to support all the Real People at the Bottom of Democratic Government. That's exactly what has happened. Unfortunately, the end result is that the 'medium of exchange'( money) has been hoarded by the 1%. Of course, the 'economy' is necessary in a Democracy but, the 'hoarding' is not; its a Medium of exchange. It's not that difficult to see, that a 'successful economy' is one thing, and using the 'Motor' of 'that economy' as the 'motor' of a Democracy is quite another thing. An 'Economy' cannot be motored by 'Freedom and Equality', it must be motored by 'Profits'. Of course, the reverse is also true; a Democracy cannot be motored by Profits, it must be motored by Freedom and Equality. A 'Profits motor' in a 'Democracy' will not work.( Never shall the Twain meet) So, the question is how did we get that way, or how did the 'human condition' allow such a 'problematic' to take place. Well, the truth is that it was not the 'human condition', as such, but the 'so-called human condition' of the so-called 1%. Its Sad, but its true. The so-called 'human condition' of the (1%) has been 'overcome' by 'Greed'. Yes, the 1% has lost that 'true feeling' of what 'Freedom and Equality' for everyone, 'is really about', and, sadly, they have replaced it with an 'economic value system' that can only run on 'Money". Money is a fiction; Corporations are legal Fictions; the 'size and value' of corporations is based on their 'valuations', which is founded on 'fictional assets'. Are we in Alice in Wonderland? How Sad, 'Fiction' has taken over 'Reality'. You 'wanna bet' that 'War' is not a fiction???